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Apple A18 GPU

Apple A18 GPU

The Apple A18 GPU is an integrated graphics card in the Apple A18 SoC from the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models in 2024. The A18 GPU integrates five cores, hardware ray tracing and mesh support. Apple states that the A18 GPU is up to 40% faster than the A16 GPU in the iPhone 15. In our benchmarks, the graphics unit is positioned between the old A16 GPU and the A17 Pro GPU with 6 cores.

Compared to the A18 Pro, the A18 does not offer the improved display engines and video processors.

In our measurements, the power consumption under load is just above the older generations but below the A18 Pro GPU.

Apple A18 Series

A18 Pro GPU compare 6
A18 GPU 5
iGPUIntegrated Graphics
Pipelines5 - unified
Memory TypeLPDDR5x
Shared Memoryyes
Power Consumption6 Watt
Date of Announcement09.09.2024
CPU in A18 GPUGPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Apple A186 x 2420 MHz? MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Steel Nomad
385 Points (3%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
min: 1517     avg: 1685     median: 1710 (4%)     max: 1803 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited
min: 14024     avg: 15274     median: 15273.5 (8%)     max: 16523 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
min: 2827     avg: 3418     median: 3286 (4%)     max: 4142 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Solar Bay
min: 6120     avg: 6874     median: 6961.5 (3%)     max: 7453 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
0 Points (0%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
0 Points (0%)
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Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom METAL *
227 Seconds (24%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 20.6     avg: 22.5     median: 21.3 (8%)     max: 25.5 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 47.6     avg: 50     median: 50 (9%)     max: 52.3 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 140     avg: 150.7     median: 147.1 (11%)     max: 165 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 109.5     avg: 125.9     median: 129.1 (12%)     max: 139 fps
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GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 174     avg: 183.4     median: 175.3 (4%)     max: 201 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 250     avg: 269     median: 259.9 (11%)     max: 297 fps
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 393     avg: 422.5     median: 397.5 (3%)     max: 477 fps
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Antutu v10 - AnTuTu v10 GPU
min: 534903     avg: 564418     median: 536572 (37%)     max: 621779 Points
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Geekbench 6.6 - Geekbench 6.6 GPU OpenCL
19832 points (5%)
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Geekbench 6.6 - Geekbench 6.6 GPU Metal
min: 28031     avg: 29750     median: 29750 (13%)     max: 31469 points
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
47876 Points (16%)
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
16873 Points (22%)
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Power Consumption - GFXBench Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen Power Consumption 150cd *
min: 4.01     avg: 8.4     median: 9.8 (4%)     max: 11.4 Watt
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Power Consumption - Cyberpunk 2077 Power Consumption 150cd *
11.5 Watt (3%)
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Power Consumption - Cyberpunk 2077 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
10.3 Watt (1%)
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Power Consumption - Power Efficiency - Cyberpunk 2077 ultra
0.8 fps per Watt (3%)
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red legend - Average benchmark values
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Total War Pharaoh

Total War Pharaoh

2023
low 1920x1080
54.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
36.4  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
19.9  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
14.9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

2023
low 1920x1080
12.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
9.2  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
7  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
5.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Additional Benchmarks
30min Start Ultra Preset (FSR off) 1920x1080
8.6
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

2023
low 1920x1080
19.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
15.5  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
13.9  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
13.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Diablo Immortal

Diablo Immortal

2022
low Medium
58.9  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra Ultra
58.9  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

2020
low
58.6 58.8 59.1 ~ 59 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
med.
57.9  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
56.6 58.1 58.4 ~ 58 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

2018
low 1280x720
43  fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
20  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
18  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
17  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
low
57.7  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
58.5 58.9 ~ 59 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
40.4 43.6 43.9 ~ 43 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Total War Pharaoh54.936.419.914.9
Cyberpunk 207712.49.275.6
Baldur's Gate 319.115.513.913.6
Diablo Immortal58.958.9
Genshin Impact5957.958
Shadow of the Tomb Raider43201817
PUBG Mobile57.75943
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
< 30 fps
< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps		2
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Notebook reviews with Apple A18 GPU graphics card

Apple MacBook Neo Review - Surprisingly good and capable laptop for $599 with one big flaw

Apple MacBook Neo Review - Surprisingly good and capable laptop for $599 with one big flaw

Apple's new MacBook Neo is the first budget MacBook powered by the A18 Pro smartphone processor for $599. The result is a laptop that looks and feels like a MacBook, and is also surprisingly powerful for what it is. There is one big flaw though. Update: More gaming tests
Apple A18 Pro, A18 GPU, 13", 1.2 kg
Apple iPhone 16e

Apple's new budget wonder weapon against the competition: Apple iPhone 16e review

Can you still talk about a budget price at $600? By Apple's standards, yes. However, the Apple iPhone 16e is not only defined by its price, but also proved to be a good smartphone during our test, delivering pretty decent features despite its long list of cuts.
Apple A18, A18 GPU, 6.1", 167 g
Apple iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16 smartphone review - More innovations than one would think

A bigger battery, more RAM, a new camera button, more vivid colors, and even more power: By Apple's standards, the iPhone 16 packs an above-average number of new features, making it one of the best compact smartphones on the market. Our review reveals whether it's worth purchasing or upgrading.
Apple A18, A18 GPU, 6.1", 170 g
Apple iPhone 16 Plus smartphone review – The big one with a new design and lots of buttons

Apple iPhone 16 Plus smartphone review – The big one with a new design and lots of buttons

If you're on the hunt for an Apple phone with a large display surface, then the iPhone 16 Plus may be a not-quite-so-expensive option. This year, it has been given lots of new features such as a touch-controlled camera button, a multi-functional Action button as well as a bigger battery. So, a clear purchase recommendation?
Apple A18, A18 GPU, 6.7", 199 g

Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB: Apple A18 Pro, 13.00", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB

Apple iPhone 16e: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 16e

Apple iPhone 16: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB: Apple A18 Pro, 13.00", 1.2 kg
   » Apple MacBook Neo said to get new colors and higher price

   » Apple MacBook Neo makes Microsoft nervous: Paid study shows Windows laptops to be superior

Apple iPhone 16e: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 17e MagSafe on iPhone 16e: JerryRigEverything tortures iPhone 17e and shows part-swapping with iPhone 16e

Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB: Apple A18 Pro, 13.00", 1.2 kg
   » Good news for MacBook Neo fans: Apple to make much more MacBook Neo units than previously planned to meet demand

   » Apple MacBook Neo shines on Amazon, becomes second-best-selling laptop while MacBook Air 13 M5 occupies first place

   » MacBook Neo suffers from success as Apple is allegedly running low on "effectively free" A18 Pro SoCs

   » Laptop crisis: Insane prices, sales slump, yet Apple thrives with MacBook Neo

   » Apple's MacBook Neo attracts new customers that probably do not care about the technical limitations

   » Apple MacBook Neo surprises in teardown with modular ports and battery without glue

   » Apple toys with the competition - MacBook Neo offers more single-core performance than any mobile processor from AMD, Intel or Qualcomm

   » Apple's MacBook Neo has arrived - Our initial impressions of the $599 MacBook

Apple iPhone 16: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple now selling refurbished iPhone 16 (Pro) models

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Apple now selling refurbished iPhone 16 (Pro) models

Apple iPhone 16: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max to get one of Galaxy S25 Ultra's best display features

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max to get one of Galaxy S25 Ultra's best display features

Apple iPhone 16e: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max to get one of Galaxy S25 Ultra's best display features

   » Apple iPhone 16e: Teardown videos reveal much larger battery and repair optimizations

   » Apple explains why MagSafe was omitted from iPhone 16e

   » Apple iPhone 17e to be launched in just one year, affordable iPhones to be released annually in future

   » Apple iPhone 16e vs. Google Pixel 9a: Competing mid-range smartphones compared

   » Apple iPhone SE 4 to launch with very little storage, retailer hints at trimmed-down base model

   » Apple iPhone SE 4 pictures prematurely revealed by popular case maker

   » Apple A18-powered iPhone SE 4 expected to launch shortly

   » No iPhone SE 4: Apple will incorporate new budget iPhone into iPhone 16 lineup according to two leakers

   » From the iPhone SE 4 to the iPhone 19: How Apple plans to banish Qualcomm from iPhones and iPads altogether

Apple iPhone 16: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia: Apple expected to pay 10x more than previous offer to lift sales embargo

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia: Apple expected to pay 10x more than previous offer to lift sales embargo

Apple iPhone 16: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 16 loses out to Samsung Galaxy A35 and Google Pixel 8a in DxOMark display analysis

   » Apple increases battery replacement fee for iPhone 16 Pro models by 20%

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Apple increases battery replacement fee for iPhone 16 Pro models by 20%

Apple iPhone 16: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Titanium Rose to replace blue, analyst names color options for all iPhone 15 successors

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Titanium Rose to replace blue, analyst names color options for all iPhone 15 successors

Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB: Apple A18 Pro, 13.00", 1.2 kg
   » 5 notebooks with nicer-looking bottoms from the last 365 days

Apple iPhone 16e: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone SE 4: First iPhone of 2025 may well be a bargain despite slight price increase

Apple iPhone 16: Apple A18, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » The iPhone 16 hardware camera button is the best thing to happen to Android smartphone photography in years

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » The iPhone 16 hardware camera button is the best thing to happen to Android smartphone photography in years

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Class 3

Xclipse 960 *
Adreno 825 *
A19 Pro 6-Core GPU *
A19 GPU *
A19 Pro 5-Core GPU *
A18 Pro GPU *
Intel Graphics 2 Xe3 PTL *
UHD Graphics 32EUs
UHD Graphics 750
DXT-48-1536 *
A18 GPU *
UHD Graphics 730
A12Z Bionic GPU *
A12X Bionic GPU *
A17 Pro GPU *
Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 *
Immortalis-G925 MC16 *
Immortalis-G925 MC12 *
Immortalis-G925 MC11 *
Adreno 750 *
Xclipse 950 *
Xclipse 940 *
Adreno 740 *
Immortalis-G720 MP12 *
Immortalis-G715 MP11 *
A16 GPU 5-Core *
A19 4-Core GPU *
Adreno 725 *
Adreno 722 *
Mali-G720 MP8 *
Mali-G720 MP7 *
Adreno 735 *
A15 GPU 5-Core *
A16 GPU 4-Core *
Adreno 732 *
Adreno 730 *
Mali-G715 MP7 *
Mali-G615 MP6 *
Adreno 720 *
Mali-G710 MP10 *
A15 GPU 4-Core *
A14 Bionic GPU *
Maleoon 935 *
Maleoon 920 *
Maleoon 920A *
Xclipse 920 *
Adreno 660 *
Mali-G78 MP24 *
Mali-G710 MP7 *
Mali-G78 MP22 *
A13 Bionic GPU *
A12 Bionic GPU *
Adreno 650 *
Mali-G78 MP20 *
Mali-G78 MP14 *
A11 Bionic GPU *
A10X Fusion GPU *
A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx
Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

* Approximate position of the graphics adapter

Klaus Hinum (Update: 2026-02-18)