Model reference · open weights
ESRGAN is an open-weight image model from qualcomm.
For self-hosting, compare this build's requirements below with the GPU you plan to rent.
Summary of the qualcomm/ESRGAN model card, 2026-10-01
What it is
| Released by | qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Released | 2024-02-25 |
From the model card
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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There are two ways to deploy this model on your device:
Below are pre-exported model assets ready for deployment.
| Runtime | Precision | Chipset | SDK Versions | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONNX | float | Universal | QAIRT 2.45, ONNX Runtime 1.27.1 | Download |
| ONNX | w8a16 | Universal | QAIRT 2.45, ONNX Runtime 1.27.1 | Download |
| QNN_DLC | float | Universal | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| QNN_DLC | w8a16 | Universal | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| TFLITE | float | Universal | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
For more device-specific assets and performance metrics, visit ESRGAN on Qualcomm® AI Hub.
Use the Qualcomm® AI Hub Models Python library to compile and export the model with your own:
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 Type: Model_use_case.super_resolution
Model Stats:
| Model | Runtime | Precision | Chipset | Inference Time (ms) | Peak Memory Range (MB) | Primary Compute Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 34.318 ms | 8 - 8 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 65.423 ms | 38 - 38 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 51.062 ms | 0 - 745 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 118.049 ms | 4 - 741 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 127.563 ms | 6 - 10 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 63.529 ms | 0 - 43 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 118.049 ms | 4 - 741 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 105.926 ms | 6 - 9 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 65.423 ms | 38 - 38 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 38.69 ms | 7 - 358 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 38.69 ms | 7 - 358 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 26.12 ms | 5 - 361 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 21.996 ms | 4 - 4 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® X Elite | 43.397 ms | 26 - 26 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 31.981 ms | 3 - 1115 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 83.95 ms | 4 - 1198 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS6490 | 323.654 ms | 4 - 7 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 43.191 ms | 3 - 7 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 41.903 ms | 0 - 725 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 83.95 ms | 4 - 1198 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 38.006 ms | 3 - 6 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 43.397 ms | 26 - 26 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-6690 | 1128.366 ms | 0 - 696 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-7790 | 89.102 ms | 3 - 784 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 26.489 ms | 3 - 907 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 26.489 ms | 3 - 907 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 16.934 ms | 3 - 1072 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | ONNX | w8a16 | Snapdragon® 7 Gen 4 Mobile | 89.102 ms | 3 - 784 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 34.371 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 65.02 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 48.702 ms | 0 - 706 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 112.305 ms | 0 - 709 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 | 127.079 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN | QNN_DLC | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 62.121 ms | 0 - 4 MB | NPU |
| ESRGAN |
Quoted from the model card on Hugging Face. The full card is behind the Hugging Face link above.
How it works
Running it yourself
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