Up to 69% Framerate Boost! Compare A19 Pro vs A18 & A17 Pro

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Apple recently lifted the embargo on its iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, allowing numerous reviewers to share their insights. The A19 Pro’s gaming capabilities are of particular interest. An in-depth comparison revealed that the A19 Pro outperforms the A18 Pro and A17 Pro significantly, with AAA titles like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage showing up to a 69% increase in frame rate.

The switch from titanium alloy to an aluminum chassis in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max contributed to the A19 Pro reaching higher sustained power limits. This improvement is evident in the jaw-dropping framerate boosts, especially when compared to the A18 Pro and A17 Pro.

Geekerwan, a popular YouTuber, conducted various tests on these devices but focused primarily on gaming comparisons. AAA games are now available on iOS, allowing users to experience high-performance gaming on their mobile device.

The aluminum chassis and vapor chamber in the iPhone 17 Pro series provide sufficient breathing room for the A19 Pro SoC to reach higher power limits, resulting in unprecedented framerates. Here are some specific comparisons:

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– **Resident Evil 4 Remake**: A19 Pro achieved 52.2 FPS (6.1W), a 56% improvement over A18 Pro (33.3 FPS at 4.7W) and a 65% improvement over A17 Pro (31.6 FPS at 4.9W).
– **Death Stranding**: A19 Pro obtained 47.1 FPS (6.1W), a 60% improvement over A18 Pro (29.3 FPS at 5.3W) and a 69% improvement over A17 Pro (27.8 FPS at 4.7W).
– **Assassin’s Creed Mirage**: A19 Pro scored 29.7 FPS (5.6W), a 45% improvement over A18 Pro (20.4 FPS at 4.8W) and a 61% improvement over A17 Pro (18.4 FPS at 4.5W).

The A19 Pro operates at the highest wattage compared to the A18 Pro and A17 Pro, thanks to its aluminum chassis and vapor chamber. This setup allows the SoC to run at higher power limit values without throttling, thus delivering better performance.

In Death Stranding, the A19 Pro achieved a 69% improvement over both the A18 Pro and A17 Pro. The highest frame rate was observed in Resident Evil 4 Remake, due to Capcom’s highly optimized RE Engine.

For more details on average FPS and power limits, refer to the provided comparisons.