Apple’s latest chipsets, the A18 and A18 Pro, have been put to the test in a series of GPU benchmarks. Unfortunately, the results show that the A18 Pro does not surpass the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s Adreno 750 GPU.
In CPU performance, both the A18 and A18 Pro excel, leaving the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 behind on Geekbench scores. However, when it comes to GPU power, the A18 Pro falls short. According to tests conducted by S White Review, the A18 Pro scored 4410 on the 3DMark Wildlife Extreme Unlimited test, while the standard A18 managed 3829 and last year’s A17 Pro scored 3665. These numbers are dwarfed by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s 5056 and the even more impressive Dimensity 9300+ which scores 5440.
The gap is further illustrated in the GFXBench Aztec Ruin 1440p test. Here, the A18 Pro achieves a frame rate of only 73 FPS, significantly lower than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s 94 FPS. On the upside, the Apple chipset is more power-efficient, consuming 11.5 W compared to Qualcomm’s 13.7 W.
Overall, the GPU performance of the Apple A18 Pro is less impressive than that of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and its position is set to fall further with the arrival of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which promises a substantial GPU upgrade.
However, it’s worth noting that while the A18 Pro may lag in raw power, it does demonstrate superior performance in specific tasks, such as ray tracing tests like 3DMark’s Solar Bay. This could mean that for certain applications, the A18 Pro might still hold some advantages.
If you’re keen to stay updated on the latest tech developments, this comparison underscores the ever-evolving battle between chipset giants. Keep an eye out for more in-depth reviews and benchmarks as new models are released, and continue exploring how these technological advancements will impact your device choices.
