The first batch of benchmark test results for iPhone 17e officially appeared in the Geekbench 6 database, and the performance of this much-anticipated new product was also announced.iPhone 17e is equipped with the latest A19 chip, which has a maximum score of 9241 points in terms of multi-core CPU performance. This performance is almost on par with the standard version of the iPhone 17, which is also equipped with the A19 chip. The latter has an average score of about 9249 points.
Despite its amazing CPU performance, the iPhone 17e is slightly inferior in terms of graphics processing capabilities. Early test results show that the device maintains a Metal score between 31,000 and 31,500.
For comparison, the iPhone 17’s graphics test score is about 37,000 points. This gap stems from the difference in hardware specifications: iPhone 17e is equipped with a 4-core GPU, while iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU. Due to the lack of one core, its graphics performance is obviously limited.
This precise knife technique has long been reflected in Apple's product strategy. When the previous generation iPhone 16e was equipped with the A18 chip, it also used a 4-core GPU design, not a full-blooded version.
The machine is scheduled to be officially launched on March 11, with a starting price of 4,499 yuan. It is commendable that the iPhone 17e shows full sincerity in its storage configuration, and the starting capacity is directly increased to 256GB.
But in terms of screen quality, the new phone still maintains relatively conservative specifications. It continues to use the notch screen design with a 60Hz refresh rate, which means that users still cannot experience the latest Smart Island interactive function on the entry-level model.
