FPSVersusApple A17 Pro vs Apple A18 Pro
Performance score
Apple A18 Pro is 15% faster than Apple A17 Pro by our estimate.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database. A phone without a fan drops its clocks under long load, so in long tasks (hours of gaming, video) it will be slower than the number shows.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple A17 Pro | Apple A18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 28.34 | 32.64 |
| Ranking position | 14 | 10 |
| Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon (Arm) | Apple Silicon (Arm) |
| Release date | Q3 2023 | Q3 2024 |
Specifications
| Apple A17 Pro | Apple A18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 6 | 6 |
| Core layout | 2× Apple A17 3.78 GHz + 4× Apple E 2.11 GHz | 2× Apple A18 4.04 GHz + 4× Apple E 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.78 GHz | 4.04 GHz |
| Process node | TSMC N3B | TSMC N3E |
| Graphics | Apple GPU (6 cores) | Apple GPU (6 cores) |
Memory
| Apple A17 Pro | Apple A18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Pros and cons
Apple A17 Pro
- no notable advantages
Apple A18 Pro
- 15% higher overall score
- 16% faster single core
- newer: released in 2024
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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