Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU vs GeForce G105M
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce G105M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G105M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU.
| Insight | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G105M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU and GeForce G105M
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.
GeForce G105M
The GeForce G105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 133 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU scores 129 and the GeForce G105M reaches 133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129 | 133+3% |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G105M has 512 MB. The GeForce G105M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU) vs 10.1 (GeForce G105M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+19% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU draws 7W versus the GeForce G105M's 60W — a 158.2% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU) vs 350W (GeForce G105M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 7W-88% | 60W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4+736% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | — | GP107 |
| Release | December 6 2018 | October 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #915 | #443 |
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