Apple’s new A19 Pro chip powers not only the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max but also the all-new iPhone Air. With Geekbench 6 results now available, we have a clear picture of how the new processor stacks up against last year’s A18 Pro in terms of CPU and GPU performance.
The numbers confirm that the A19 Pro offers moderate CPU improvements and a major GPU upgrade. Single-core and multi-core gains are around 12 to 14 percent compared to the A18 Pro, while graphics performance is up by roughly 40 percent. These results apply across both the Pro and Air models, though the iPhone 17 Pro benefits from a vapor-chamber cooling system that helps sustain performance for longer under heavy workloads.
A19 Pro vs A18 Pro CPU benchmarks
Geekbench CPU scores highlight incremental but important gains. The A19 Pro achieves about 3,895 in single-core and 9,746 in multi-core testing, compared to the A18 Pro’s 3,467 and 8,550 respectively.
This means faster app launches, smoother multitasking, and stronger support for Apple Intelligence features that rely heavily on on-device processing. Users of both iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air will notice these benefits, although sustained performance may be slightly better on the Pro thanks to its new cooling design.
A19 Pro vs A18 Pro GPU benchmarks
The GPU results mark the biggest leap. In Geekbench 6 Metal tests, the A19 Pro scored around 45,657 compared to 32,673 for the A18 Pro. That 40 percent increase places the new chip’s GPU on par with the Apple M2, which powers many Macs and iPads.
For iPhone 17 Pro owners, the improved cooling ensures that intensive gaming and creative workflows can run at high frame rates without thermal throttling. The iPhone Air, while still benefiting from the same GPU, may not sustain peak speeds as long under extended loads due to its slimmer design.
Here’s a summary of the comparison between the A19 Pro and A18 Pro, as well as Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL:
| Test | A19 Pro (iPhone 17 Pro / iPhone Air) |
A18 Pro (iPhone 16 Pro) |
Snapdragon 8 Elite (Galaxy S25 Ultra) |
Tensor G5 (Pixel 10 Pro XL) |
A19 Pro improvement vs others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU – Single-core | ~3,895 | ~3,467 | ~2,862 | ~2,296 | vs A18 Pro: +12% vs S25 Ultra: +36% vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: +70% |
| CPU – Multi-core | ~9,746 | ~8,550 | ~9,481 | ~6,203 | vs A18 Pro: +14% vs S25 Ultra: +3% vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: +57% |
| GPU (Metal/Vulkan)1 | ~45,657 (Metal) | ~32,673 (Metal) | ~23,839 (Vulkan) | ~3,673 (Vulkan) | vs A18 Pro: +40% vs S25 Ultra: +92% vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: +1143% |
1 Metal (iOS) and Vulkan (Android) are different graphics APIs, so GPU scores are directionally comparable, not exact.
The A19 Pro delivers evolutionary CPU improvements but a transformative GPU upgrade. Everyday tasks are noticeably faster, AI-powered workflows get a boost, and gaming performance reaches new heights. For iPhone 17 Pro models, Apple’s aluminum frame and vapor-chamber cooling ensure these gains are sustainable. The iPhone Air, meanwhile, offers the same raw chip power in a thinner and lighter design, making it an appealing option for users who want flagship performance in a more compact device.
