iPhone 17e Benchmarks Unveil A19 Chip’s Potential with Minor Limitation
The benchmarks for the iPhone 17e have recently emerged, highlighting the capabilities of the A19 chip. These results come from the Geekbench 6 database, which provides insights into the device’s performance.
iPhone 17e Benchmark Results
The iPhone 17e achieved a multi-core CPU score of 9,241 during testing. This performance is akin to the standard iPhone 17, which has an average score of 9,249. However, there is a notable distinction between the two models.
GPU Performance Comparison
While the iPhone 17e features a 4-core GPU, the iPhone 17 is equipped with a 5-core GPU. This difference results in slightly lower graphics performance for the iPhone 17e. Early benchmarks indicate that the iPhone 17e’s Metal scores range between 31,000 and 31,500, compared to approximately 37,000 for the iPhone 17.
For the average consumer, the performance gap may not be significantly noticeable. Additionally, the previous-generation iPhone 16e also utilized a 4-core GPU paired with the A18 chip.
Multi-Core CPU Score Comparison
| iPhone Model | Multi-Core CPU Score |
|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro (A19 Pro) | 9,805 |
| iPhone 17 (A19) | 9,249 |
| iPhone 17e (A19) | 9,241 |
| iPhone 16 Pro (A18 Pro) | 8,625 |
| iPhone 16e (A18) | 7,977 |
| iPhone 15 Pro (A17 Pro) | 7,199 |
Features of the iPhone 17e
The design of the iPhone 17e mirrors that of the iPhone 16e, but it incorporates several upgrades, including:
- Apple’s A19 chip for enhanced performance
- MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and accessories
- Second-generation C1X modem for improved 5G capabilities
- Doubled base storage of 256GB
Pricing and Availability
The iPhone 17e retails for $599 in the United States, matching the launch price of the iPhone 16e. Pre-orders began on March 4, with the official launch set for March 11.
