Apple A19 Pro Benchmark Scores Surpass Ryzen 9950X, GPU Matches Radeon 890M

Geekbench test results for Apple’s new A19 Pro chip recently appeared in a public database and quickly spread on social media, drawing widespread attention. The results, which cover both CPU and GPU performance, are quite impressive, even when taking into account the limitations of the testing environment and the benchmark itself.

On the CPU side, the A19 Pro’s single-core score surpassed that of the desktop-class AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. While its multi-core performance is on par with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and still far below a desktop processor, a mobile chip matching a high-end desktop platform in single-core performance is a breakthrough.

High single-core performance has direct value for gaming and overall responsiveness, especially with console-grade titles like Resident Evil Village now being ported to iOS. Stronger single-core performance will translate directly into a smoother gaming experience.

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GPU Performance and the Road Ahead

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The GPU tests were equally notable. The data shows that the A19 Pro’s graphics performance is roughly equivalent to Apple’s desktop M2 chip and the integrated GPU in AMD’s Strix Point platform—the Radeon 890M. The latter is integrated into processors like the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and is already capable of running modern games at high quality.

In other words, the A19 Pro delivers performance on a mobile device that is close to that of a high-performance laptop’s integrated graphics. Compared to its predecessor, the A19 Pro’s GPU shows a performance increase of about 37%, which means the iPhone 17 series will have greater graphics potential and more stable frame rates, further enhancing the mobile gaming experience.

It’s important to remember that benchmarks like Geekbench are more indicative of short, burst workloads and don’t fully represent real-world performance under sustained, complex loads. So, while the A19 Pro’s scores are striking, its efficiency and thermal performance under continuous high-pressure scenarios still need to be verified through actual use.

However, these results are more than enough to demonstrate Apple’s continued progress in mobile chip design and its ongoing leadership in single-core and graphics performance.

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The Bigger Picture: Ecosystem and Software

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As hardware performance continues to approach laptop levels, the importance of the software ecosystem is becoming more pronounced. Apple’s efforts to port major games to the iOS platform are complementing the A19 Pro’s performance gains.

If the ecosystem can keep pace, the iPhone 17 series has the potential to become a flagship mobile product for both entertainment and productivity.