Apple has unveiled the A17 Pro processor for the iPhone 15 Pro models, surpassing Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship. The company is now developing the A18 Pro chipset for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro devices. Recent leaked images on Weibo show different Geekbench scores, giving insights into the performance gap between the A18 Pro and its predecessor.
Alleged A18 Pro Geekbench Scores Comparison
In the initial Weibo post, since deleted, the purported A18 Pro achieves 3,570 and 9,310 points in Geekbench 6's single-core and multi-core tests, indicating a 22% and 28% boost over the A17 Pro. Similarly, in Geekbench 5, the A18 Pro secures 2,571 and 7,359 points, representing a 20% and 38% performance increase over the A17 Pro.
Closer Look at A18 Pro Benchmark Results
According to the second post detailing the A18 Pro's benchmark results, the upcoming chipset's performance aligns more closely with the A17 Pro. It scored 2,822 and 8,571 points in Geekbench 6, and 2,517 and 7,359 points in single-core and multi-core tests within the benchmarking platform.
Anticipated A18 Pro Features and Specifications
The Weibo user sharing these benchmark scores acknowledges that final performance expectations hinge on how Apple and other companies optimize their chipsets to deliver peak performance while maintaining power efficiency. The A18 Pro is anticipated to be built on TSMC's 3nm process, likely featuring two high-powered CPU cores and six low-powered cores.
