Apple lifted the embargo on its iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, giving a plethora of reviewers a chance to bombard the internet with their various takes concerning the company’s flagship smartphones. Of course, the A19 Pro would be a topic of immense interest, and more specifically, its gaming capabilities. One in-depth comparison revealed that the chipset obtained a massive performance lead over Apple’s A18 Pro and A17 Pro, with the AAA titles tested delivering up to an impressive 69 percent increase in the framerate in Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
The iPhone 17 Pro’s switch to an aluminum chassis also contributed to the A19 Pro reaching a higher sustained power limit to increase those jaw-dropping framerate boosts
The ever-popular YouTuber Geekerwan took the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max through a bevy of tests, but on this occasion, we will stick to some gaming comparisons. As the majority of you know, AAA gaming ports have made it to Apple’s iOS store, meaning that whatever you experienced on your considerably powerful gaming PC or console, the same experience can now be transferred to a pocketable device because the A19 Pro can churn out some phenomenal gaming results.
It appears that Apple’s decision to replace titanium alloy with an aluminum chassis for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max did wonders, as did the addition of a vapor chamber. Both changes give the A19 Pro sufficient breathing room to reach a higher power limit and secure unprecedented framerates when compared to the A18 Pro and A17 Pro. For the average FPS, power limit, and comparison, you can check out the following details.
Resident Evil 4 Remake - A19 Pro obtained 52.2FPS (6.1W), a 56 percent improvement over the A18 Pro (4.7W), which averaged 33.3FPS, and a 65 percent improvement over the A17 Pro (4.9W), which averaged 31.6FPS.
Death Stranding - A19 Pro obtained 47.1FPS (6.1W), a 60 percent improvement over the A18 Pro (5.3W), which averaged 29.3FPS, and a 69 percent improvement over the A17 Pro (4.7W), which averaged 27.8FPS.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage - A19 Pro obtained 29.7FPS (5.6W), a 45 percent improvement over the A18 Pro (4.8W), which averaged 20.4FPS, and a 61 percent improvement over the A17 Pro (4.5W), which averaged 18.4FPS.
You might have noticed that the A19 Pro was operating at the highest wattage compared to the A18 Pro and A17 Pro. For all those showing concerns over the SoC’s lack of efficiency, there is nothing to worry about, and here is why. Thanks to the aluminum chassis and vapor chamber, the chipset running in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max can operate at higher power limit values that you are reading about, resulting in increased framerates.
The A18 Pro and A17 Pro cannot reach the same power limit because their high temperatures would force them to throttle, reducing that wattage figure and therefore delivering a hampered gaming experience. The best result can be witnessed in Death Stranding, where the A19 Pro obtained up to a whopping 69 percent difference compared to the A18 Pro and A17 Pro. As for the highest framerate, that was when playing Resident Evil 4 Remake and is all thanks to the magic of Capcom’s highly optimized RE Engine.
News Source: Geekerwan
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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