LEAKS  Apple  March 12, 2024  Reading time: ~1 minute)

Max (RS editor)

The A18 Pro's reported multi-threaded performance, as unveiled by Nguyen Phi Hung on X, indicates an evolution from its predecessor, the A17 Pro, boasting an approximate 10% improvement according to Geekbench 6. With an expected Geekbench 6.2 multi-core score of 7,944, the A18 Pro appears to maintain Apple's tradition of impressive performance.

Yet, the landscape becomes more complex when compared to the anticipated capabilities of competitors such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400.

While the A18 Pro may outpace current Snapdragon champions like the 8 Gen 3, boasting a 12% faster multi-threaded performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 pose formidable challenges. Rumored to achieve Geekbench 6 multi-core scores of 10,628 and 11,739 respectively, these competitors potentially offer a significant 26% advantage over the A18 Pro. Moreover, speculation surrounding the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's superiority in single-core performance and GPU capabilities intensifies the scrutiny on Apple's silicon prowess.

As anticipation mounts for the official release of these processors later this year, consumers and industry observers alike await eagerly to witness the real-world performance benchmarks. Will the A18 Pro uphold Apple's legacy of exceptional performance, or will 2024 mark a turning point where Android counterparts seize the spotlight?

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