An early look at the A18 chip inside the upcoming iPhone 16 initially left tech enthusiasts a bit underwhelmed. The preliminary single-core and multi-core results showed it lagging slightly behind the A17 Pro featured in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, the latest benchmarking scores paint a much rosier picture, with multi-threaded performance soaring by nearly 28% over the previous tests.
The fresh scores, shared by a user named @negativeonehero, reveal that the A18 managed to achieve a single-core score of 3,409 and a multi-core score of 8,492. This represents a 9.5% boost in single-core performance and an impressive 28% jump in multi-core capabilities. These updated numbers certainly place the A18 ahead of its predecessor, the A17 Pro, confirming its anticipated edge in processing power.
Interestingly, despite the improved performance, the CPU configuration and 4.04GHz clock speeds remain unchanged from the earlier Geekbench 6 listing. The difference lies in the device designation; the previous test featured an iPhone labeled as iPhone17,3, whereas this round of testing was conducted on a device marked iPhone17,2. The exact model remains a mystery, leaving fans eager for further updates.
The A18 is rumored to be built using TSMC’s advanced second-generation 3nm process. This cutting-edge manufacturing technology likely helps the chipset maintain high clock speeds for longer durations, which translates to enhanced sustained performance. It’s worth noting that Geekbench 6’s tests are relatively brief, meaning even a device without advanced cooling can still perform admirably.
With these promising results, all eyes are now on the A18 Pro. Given that it reportedly sports the same CPU cluster as the A18, expectations are high. As anticipation builds, the tech community is keen to see if the A18 Pro will further raise the bar for smartphone performance.
