Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Beats Apple A19 Pro in Performance Tests
- For the first time in years, Qualcomm is neck-and-neck with Apple in the mobile processor race, and even pulls ahead in some key areas.
- Early Geekbench 6.5 results for Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite gen 5 are turning heads, showing a significant leap in performance that directly challenges Apple's just-released A19 pro...
- Specifically, tests run on a Xiaomi 17 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, reveal impressive scores: 3,831 in single-core and 11,525 in multi-core performance.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Challenges Apple’s A19 Pro in Early Benchmarks
For the first time in years, Qualcomm is neck-and-neck with Apple in the mobile processor race, and even pulls ahead in some key areas.
Early Geekbench 6.5 results for Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite gen 5 are turning heads, showing a significant leap in performance that directly challenges Apple’s just-released A19 pro chip. The data, initially surfacing from tech insider Jukka (@Jukanlosreve) on X, paints a picture of a mobile landscape where Qualcomm is no longer playing catch-up.
Specifically, tests run on a Xiaomi 17 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, reveal impressive scores: 3,831 in single-core and 11,525 in multi-core performance. This represents a considerable advancement of 19% and 15% respectively, compared to the previous generation Snapdragon 8 elite.
How does this stack up against Apple’s latest silicon? The iPhone 17 Pro, equipped with the A19 Pro, achieved 3,850 in single-core and 11,000 in multi-core. While the single-core performance is virtually identical, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 demonstrates a 5% advantage in multi-core workloads.
What does this mean for you?
These performance gains translate to a tangible improvement in the user experience. A 19% boost in single-core performance means apps launch faster,scrolling through social media feels smoother,and your phone responds more quickly to your touch. The multi-core improvements will shine when handling demanding tasks like high-resolution photo and video editing, compiling large files, and playing graphically intensive games with complex physics.
Apple Still Leads in Efficiency
while qualcomm has seemingly closed the raw power gap, Apple maintains a lead in energy efficiency and ecosystem optimization. This allows Apple to extract more performance from its chips while consuming less power.Though, Qualcomm has reportedly made strides in reducing thermal throttling, which could give it an edge in sustained gaming sessions, improved camera performance, and better