AppleReleased 2024
Apple A18 Pro
A solid mid-range pick in the mobile chipsets line-up, with 4.05 GHz up front.
57/100
4.05 GHzApple GPU 6-core38 TOPS16-core Neural EngineWi-Fi 7
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average performance cores
- Above-average max clock
- Below-average total cores
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Apple A18 Pro wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores6
Performance cores2
Efficiency cores4
Max clock4.05 GHz
Process3 nm
GPU
GPUApple GPU 6-core
GPU max clock1500 MHz
AI / NPU
NPU16
AI performance38
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download7000
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Identity
ManufacturerApple
Release year2024
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple A18 Pro vs Apple Apple A17 Pro
Apple A18 ProApple A17 Pro
| AppleApple A18 ProThis page | AppleApple A17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 /100Better | 52 /100 |
| Max clock | 4.05 GHzBetter | 3.78 GHz |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AI tops | 38Better | 35 |
| GPU | Apple GPU 6-core | Apple GPU 6-core |
Who it's for
Is the Apple A18 Pro right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mobile chipset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier mobile chipset is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple A18 Pro worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other mobile chipsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Apple A18 Pro?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Dimensity 9400?
The Dimensity 9400 scores 63/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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