Apple's new A19 Pro chip from iPhone 17 generates impressive numbers in independent test
Published on Sep 15, 2025 at 6:16 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Apple’s new A19 Pro chip from the iPhone 17 generates impressive numbers and even works better than some high-end gaming PCs.
The independent test came in the form of a benchmark testing app called Geekbench 6, and it proved just how fast the new chip was under certain workloads.
The new chip not only proved itself better than a lot of other devices, but also proved 11 percent better than Apple’s previous chip, the A18 Pro.
So, what exactly does this mean?
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Apple’s new A19 Pro chip from the iPhone 17 has impressive results
There’s much excitement in the gadget world surrounding the release of Apple’s new iPhone 17, but it comes with an arguably even more exciting reveal: the A19 Pro chip.
In the form of a benchmark testing app called Geekbench 6, independent tests were conducted on the new chip to assess its performance under specific workloads.
According to the test, the successor to the already relatively impressive A18 Pro chip is 11 percent better than it, but it still lags behind some high-powered desktop and laptop processors.
In a single speed test, which tests the chip’s speed when it is only doing one process, the A19 pro outscored AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X, which is a powerful chip found in high-end gaming PCs.
What this means for graphics, gaming and visuals
When it comes to testing its multitasking skills, the chip proved that it was 11 percent better than last year’s Apple chip, which is great.
When it came to graphics power in the form of smooth gaming, visuals, and AR, the iPhone 17 got a huge boost, with a 37 percent boost on its predecessor.
A lot of this improved performance came from Apple bumping the maximum clock speed of the ‘performance’ cores by around 6.5 percent, it isn’t a huge boost due to cooling limits in phones, but it certainly helps.
Apple also changed the microarchitecture of the chip so that things would run much more smoothly, as well as implementing a higher front-end bandwidth, which means that it can feed instructions faster.
A chip with the ability to outperform a gaming computer on single tasks is very impressive and shows the impressive work Apple’s done to improve the new iPhone’s performance.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
