ESRGAN: Optimized for Qualcomm Devices
ESRGAN is a machine learning model that upscales an image with minimal loss in quality.
This is based on the implementation of ESRGAN found here. This repository contains pre-exported model files optimized for Qualcomm® devices. You can use the Qualcomm® AI Hub Models library to export with custom configurations. More details on model performance across various devices, can be found here.
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Getting Started
There are two ways to deploy this model on your device:
Option 1: Download Pre-Exported Models
Below are pre-exported model assets ready for deployment.
| Runtime | Precision | Chipset | SDK Versions | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONNX | float | Universal | QAIRT 2.50, ONNX Runtime 1.27.1 | Download |
| ONNX | w8a16 | Universal | QAIRT 2.50, ONNX Runtime 1.27.1 | Download |
| QNN_DLC | float | Universal | QAIRT 2.50 | Download |
| QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Universal | QAIRT 2.50 | Download |
| TFLITE | float | Universal | QAIRT 2.50 | Download |
For more device-specific assets and performance metrics, visit ESRGAN on Qualcomm® AI Hub.
Option 2: Export with Custom Configurations
Use the Qualcomm® AI Hub Models Python library to compile and export the model with your own:
- Custom weights (e.g., fine-tuned checkpoints)
- Custom input shapes
- Target device and runtime configurations
This option is ideal if you need to customize the model beyond the default configuration provided here.
See our repository for ESRGAN on GitHub for usage instructions.
Model Details
Model Type: Model_use_case.super_resolution
Model Stats:
- Input resolution: 128x128
- Model checkpoint: ESRGAN_x4
- Model size (float): 63.9 MB
- Number of parameters: 16.7M
Performance Summary
| Model | Runtime | Precision | Chipset | Inference Time (ms) | Peak Memory Range (MB) | Primary Compute Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy Mobile | 26.282 ms | 5 - 336 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite For Galaxy Mobile | 37.864 ms | 7 - 333 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 34.494 ms | 8 - 8 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 65.279 ms | 38 - 38 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 49.413 ms | 8 - 727 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 110.315 ms | 3 - 715 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 127.415 ms | 6 - 11 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 65.305 ms | 0 - 43 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 110.315 ms | 3 - 715 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 106.461 ms | 6 - 10 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 65.279 ms | 38 - 38 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 37.864 ms | 7 - 333 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy Mobile | 16.805 ms | 1 - 966 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite For Galaxy Mobile | 25.042 ms | 3 - 824 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 21.926 ms | 4 - 4 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® X Elite | 41.226 ms | 26 - 26 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 30.701 ms | 3 - 1052 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 67.28 ms | 3 - 1127 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS6490 | 234.875 ms | 3 - 6 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 41.315 ms | 3 - 7 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 40.504 ms | 0 - 32 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 67.28 ms | 3 - 1127 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 35.635 ms | 3 - 6 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 41.226 ms | 26 - 26 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-6690 | 1258.182 ms | 0 - 693 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-7790 | 100.647 ms | 3 - 756 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 25.042 ms | 3 - 824 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 7 Gen 4 Mobile | 100.647 ms | 3 - 756 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy Mobile | 25.522 ms | 0 - 313 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite For Galaxy Mobile | 37.902 ms | 0 - 306 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 34.406 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 64.809 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 48.642 ms | 0 - 673 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 103.017 ms | 0 - 671 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 126.562 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 62.668 ms | 0 - 3 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 103.017 ms | 0 - 671 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 105.531 ms | 2 - 8 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 64.809 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 37.902 ms | 0 - 306 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 110.089 ms | 0 - 333 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy Mobile | 16.192 ms | 0 - 892 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite For Galaxy Mobile | 25.432 ms | 0 - 750 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 21.744 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Snapdragon® X Elite | 41.133 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 30.741 ms | 0 - 969 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 60.424 ms | 0 - 1034 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS6490 | 231.956 ms | 2 - 6 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 41.226 ms | 0 - 5 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 40.269 ms | 0 - 3 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 37.636 ms | 0 - 667 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 37.636 ms | 0 - 667 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 60.424 ms | 0 - 1034 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 35.295 ms | 2 - 6 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 41.133 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-6690 | 1310.922 ms | 0 - 613 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-7790 | 99.702 ms | 0 - 679 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 25.432 ms | 0 - 750 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 64.507 ms | 0 - 647 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 7 Gen 4 Mobile | 99.702 ms | 0 - 679 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy Mobile | 25.572 ms | 1 - 352 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite For Galaxy Mobile | 38.119 ms | 3 - 347 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 49.961 ms | 1 - 713 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 112.401 ms | 0 - 703 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 126.587 ms | 3 - 47 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 60.005 ms | 3 - 7 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | 105.2 ms | 3 - 368 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 105.2 ms | 3 - 368 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 105.2 ms | 3 - 368 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 112.401 ms | 0 - 703 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 105.815 ms | 3 - 46 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 38.119 ms | 3 - 347 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | TFLITE | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 110.126 ms | 3 - 370 MB | NPU |
License
- The license for the original implementation of ESRGAN can be found here.
References
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