iPhone 17e A19 Chip Benchmarks: Performance Revealed
▼ Summary
– The iPhone 17e’s multi-core CPU performance, with a score of 9,241, is nearly identical to the standard iPhone 17’s score of 9,249.
– It has a 4-core GPU, one fewer than the iPhone 17, resulting in slightly lower graphics performance in benchmark tests.
– The article suggests most customers will not notice a significant difference in graphics performance between the two models.
– Key upgrades over the iPhone 16e include the A19 chip, MagSafe, a faster 5G modem, and 256GB of base storage.
– The iPhone 17e retains the $599 starting price, began pre-orders on March 4, and launches on March 11.
The first performance metrics for the iPhone 17e have now appeared in the Geekbench 6 database, providing an early glimpse at the capabilities of Apple’s new A19 chip. This data gives us a solid foundation to understand how this more affordable model stacks up against its siblings in the current lineup.
For multi-core CPU performance, the highest score the iPhone 17e achieved so far is 9,241. This figure is, as anticipated, virtually the same as the standard iPhone 17 equipped with the same A19 processor, which averages a multi-core score of 9,249. This confirms that both devices share identical raw computational power for general tasks and applications.
However, a key distinction lies in the graphics department. The iPhone 17e is configured with a 4-core GPU, while the standard iPhone 17 features a 5-core GPU. This one-core reduction translates to a measurable, though not drastic, dip in graphics performance. Early Geekbench Metal scores for the 17e hover between 31,000 and 31,500, compared to approximately 37,000 for the iPhone 17. It’s worth noting that the prior-generation iPhone 16e, which uses an A18 chip, also incorporated a 4-core GPU. For the vast majority of users, the real-world difference in graphics between the 17e and the standard 17 will be negligible during everyday use.
The table below offers a clear comparison of multi-core CPU performance across recent iPhone models:
iPhone 17 Pro (A19 Pro): 9,805Beyond the chipset, the iPhone 17e retains the familiar design of the iPhone 16e but receives several meaningful upgrades. It incorporates Apple’s latest A19 chip, adds MagSafe compatibility for convenient wireless charging and accessories, and includes the second-generation C1X modem for enhanced 5G speeds. Perhaps most notably, the base storage has been doubled to 256GB. In the United States, the starting price remains at $599, mirroring the launch price of its predecessor.Pre-orders for the iPhone 17e commenced on March 4, with the official launch and first deliveries scheduled for March 11.
(Source: Mac Rumors)
