The A19 in iPhone 17 has a six-core CPU, a five-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Individual Geekbench Browser submissions report CPU scores of 3,679 single-core and 9,370 multi-core in Geekbench 6.5.1, and 2,605 single-core and 8,403 multi-core in Geekbench 7.0.0. Those scores come from different benchmark generations and are not directly comparable; each is a single submitted result, not a lab average.
Apple A19 specifications in iPhone 17
Apple identifies the A19 as the chip in the 2025 iPhone 17. Its listed configuration is:
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- CPU: six cores—two performance cores and four efficiency cores.
- GPU: five cores with Neural Accelerators.
- Neural Engine: 16 cores.
- Graphics feature: hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
These are Apple’s published specifications for the chip as used in iPhone 17, not a description of a standalone consumer chip. Apple’s specification page does not provide benchmark scores. See Apple’s iPhone 17 technical specifications and its iPhone model identification page, which lists iPhone 17 as a 2025 model.
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The figures below are individual iPhone 17 entries in Geekbench Browser. They are useful as dated examples, but they are not controlled lab averages or a representative performance range.
#1 Best Overall
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| Test | Device and component | Submitted result | Upload date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6.5.1 CPU | iPhone 17 / A19 | 3,679 single-core; 9,370 multi-core | December 28, 2025 |
| Geekbench 7.0.0 CPU | iPhone 17 / A19 | 2,605 single-core; 8,403 multi-core | August 3, 2026 |
| Geekbench 6.7.0 Metal | iPhone 17 / A19 GPU | 36,223 Metal score | April 19, 2026 |
Open the underlying Geekbench 6.5.1 CPU submission, Geekbench 7.0.0 CPU submission, and Geekbench 6.7.0 Metal submission for their recorded details.
How to interpret these A19 benchmarks
Keep Geekbench generations separate
The Geekbench 6 and Geekbench 7 CPU results use different benchmark generations. Their scores should not be compared as if the workload and scoring scale stayed the same. In particular, the lower Geekbench 7 numbers do not by themselves show that the A19 became slower.
Rank #2
- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Please check with your carrier to verify compatibility.
- When you receive the phone, insert a SIM card from a compatible carrier. Then, turn it on, connect to Wi-Fi, and follow the on screen prompts to activate service.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charger and charging cable.
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
Separate CPU and GPU results
Single-core and multi-core are distinct CPU measurements: one reflects a single core’s result, while the other reflects the benchmark’s multi-core run. The Metal figure is a GPU-oriented score, not another CPU score. Compare each only with the same test type and benchmark version.
One submission is not a performance profile
Each number above comes from one user-submitted Geekbench Browser record. A single run does not establish typical results, sustained performance under heat, power use, or how quickly a particular app completes its work. For a useful cross-device comparison, match benchmark version and test type, and account for the device and operating conditions. App-specific or sustained-performance claims need separate like-for-like evidence.
Rank #3
- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Please check with your carrier to verify compatibility.
- When you receive the phone, insert a SIM card from a compatible carrier. Then, turn it on, connect to Wi-Fi, and follow the on screen prompts to activate service.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charger and charging cable.
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
What these figures do—and do not—establish
The official specifications establish the A19’s core configuration and listed features in iPhone 17. The dated benchmark records show that individual submissions produced the scores in the table. Together, they do not establish a comprehensive ranking against other chips or a general claim about day-to-day speed. No exact peak clock, manufacturing process, memory bandwidth, transistor count, or die size is established by these cited sources.
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Best Value
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- Please check with your carrier to verify compatibility.
- When you receive the phone, insert a SIM card from a compatible carrier. Then, turn it on, connect to Wi-Fi, and follow the on screen prompts to activate service.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charger and charging cable.
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
Rank #4
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- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
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