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iPad Mini 7 Benchmarks Confirm 8GB RAM, 5-Core GPU's Slower Speeds

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The seventh-generation iPad mini has now appeared on Geekbench, confirming that it has 8GB of memory and revealing how the 5-core GPU version of the A17 Pro chip performs.

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The new iPad mini, identified as iPad 16,2 on the Geekbench database, includes the same A17 Pro SoC first introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro series last year. The six-core chip is clocked at 3.78 GHz, which matches the iPhone version, but with a key distinction—a five-core GPU, which is one core less than the version found in the iPhone. This suggests that the iPad mini 7's A17 Pro chip is likely a "binned" version.

The new iPad mini's Geekbench scores reveal a range between 2,710 and 2,840 in single-core performance and 6,274 to 6,982 in multi-core performance, positioning it slightly below the iPhone 15 Pro in both metrics. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro typically scores around 2,888 in single-core and 7,169 in multi-core tests.

Nonetheless, the benchmarks confirm that the new iPad mini offers a substantial performance upgrade over its predecessor. The sixth-generation iPad mini from 2021 achieved approximate single-core scores of 2,121 and multi-core scores of 5,367.

ChipGPU coresMemorySingle-Core CPU ScoreMulti-Core CPU ScoreMetal GPU Score
iPad mini 6 (2021)A15 Bionic54GB2,1215,36719,486
iPad mini 7 (2024) A17 Pro58GB2,8406,98225,895
iPhone 15 Pro (2023)A17 Pro68GB2,8887,16927,144


The Geekbench listings also confirm the seventh-generation iPad mini's adoption of 8GB of memory. While this was expected due to Apple Intelligence's 8GB memory, it was not actually known until now. The previous-generation iPad mini featured just 4GB of memory, marking a substantial upgrade on the latest device.

Article Link: iPad Mini 7 Benchmarks Confirm 8GB RAM, 5-Core GPU's Slower Speeds
 
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Looks like it'll have great performance then, especially with double the RAM of the previous generation.

When do the reviews go out? Monday?
 
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abatabia said:
That’s great but the mini 6 has never once not been up to any task I have put it up to. No reason to upgrade unless you’re coming from a much older device.
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I won't "upgrade" from my mini 6, but if they ended up "fixing" the jelly scroll issue I'll probably get the 7 and give the 6 to my mom who wouldn't notice the issue. Figure twice the ram/storage plus no jelly scroll would be worth it. Besides she just mentioned the other day she misses the mini sometimes (has an Air 4 too) for reading. The mini 4 she had the battery started swelling and I haven't replaced it yet.
 
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I still have and use a Mini 5, which IIRC, has 3GB of RAM. Over the years I've used it I've never encountered an issue/slowdown/etc.

Disclaimer: I've never used it to mine bitcoin or for decrypting secret encrypted military communications from foreign adversaries.

For those who insist a Mini needs more than 8 GB of RAM, simply purchase a tablet from an Apple competitor and find happiness. Easy.
 
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azentropy said:
I won't "upgrade" from my mini 6, but if they ended up "fixing" the jelly scroll issue I'll probably get the 7 and give the 6 to my mom who wouldn't notice the issue. Figure twice the ram/storage plus no jelly scroll would be worth it. Besides she just mentioned the other day she misses the mini sometimes (has an Air 4 too) for reading. The mini 4 she had the battery started swelling and I haven't replaced it yet.
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If they fixed it, then they broke it for everyone who uses their tablet in landscape mode.
 
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DEMinSoCAL said:
Doesn't every new generation of an Apple product have better performance than it's predecessor?
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<cough> Apple Finewoven Cases <cough> AirPods Max headphones <cough> Butterfly keyboards <cough>

And there's likely some more coughing to do if we think about it. ;)

And yes, I realize you probably meant entire tech devices vs. an accessory or part of one.
 
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azentropy said:
I won't "upgrade" from my mini 6, but if they ended up "fixing" the jelly scroll issue I'll probably get the 7 and give the 6 to my mom who wouldn't notice the issue. Figure twice the ram/storage plus no jelly scroll would be worth it. Besides she just mentioned the other day she misses the mini sometimes (has an Air 4 too) for reading. The mini 4 she had the battery started swelling and I haven't replaced it yet.
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I wanted to love the iPad mini 6, but the jelly scrolling ruined the experience for me. Unfortunately, I can see it on so many displays by Apple. It’s disappointing, but the iPad mini 6 is by far the worst of them.

Interestingly, my Pixel 8 Pro Display has no jelly issues nor does my Nothing Phone. But my iPhone 15 Pro Max has slight jelly can be seen on the right side when scrolling up or down.
 
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HobeSoundDarryl said:
<cough> Apple Finewoven Cases <cough> AirPods Max headphones <cough> Butterfly keyboards <cough>

And there's likely some more coughing to do if we think about it. ;)

And yes, I realize you probably meant entire tech devices vs. an accessory or part or part of one.
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AirPods Max were not touted as a new generation. They just changed the port and colors it’s no different then the AirPods Pro switching the port in the case last year.
 
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The seventh-generation iPad mini has now appeared on Geekbench, confirming that it has 8GB of memory and revealing how the 5-core GPU version of the A17 Pro chip performs.

ipad-mini-7-apple-intelligence-a17-pro-feature.jpg

The new iPad mini, identified as iPad 16,2 on the Geekbench database, includes the same A17 Pro SoC first introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro series last year. The six-core chip is clocked at 3.78 GHz, which matches the iPhone version, but with a key distinction—a five-core GPU, which is one core less than the version found in the iPhone. This suggests that the iPad mini 7's A17 Pro chip is likely a "binned" version.

The new iPad mini's Geekbench scores reveal a range between 2,710 and 2,840 in single-core performance and 6,274 to 6,982 in multi-core performance, positioning it slightly below the iPhone 15 Pro in both metrics. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro typically scores around 2,888 in single-core and 7,169 in multi-core tests.

Nonetheless, the benchmarks confirm that the new iPad mini offers a substantial performance upgrade over its predecessor. The sixth-generation iPad mini from 2021 achieved approximate single-core scores of 2,121 and multi-core scores of 5,367.

ChipGPU coresMemorySingle-Core CPU ScoreMulti-Core CPU ScoreMetal GPU Score
iPad mini 6 (2021)A15 Bionic54GB2,1215,36719,486
iPad mini 7 (2024)A17 Pro58GB2,8406,98225,895
iPhone 15 Pro (2023)A17 Pro68GB2,8887,16927,144


The Geekbench listings also confirm the seventh-generation iPad mini's adoption of 8GB of memory. While this was expected due to Apple Intelligence's 8GB memory, it was not actually known until now. The previous-generation iPad mini featured just 4GB of memory, marking a substantial upgrade on the latest device.

Article Link: iPad Mini 7 Benchmarks Confirm 8GB RAM, 5-Core GPU's Slower Speeds
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My bad ($ caused first ever iPad) for Mini 6 was getting 32GB Ram. But actually it's not been a big issue and a reliable backup/syncing traveling option where my phone is primary thing. The USB C plus a dongle with Files access was a groundbreaker that motivated me to get my first iPad. Exporting photos and vids to an SD then deleting from iCloud is great. I see no reason to move to a 7 at this point as long as the OS gets updates. I will be watching what the community does with the new Mini.
 
abatabia said:
That’s great but the mini 6 has never once not been up to any task I have put it up to. No reason to upgrade unless you’re coming from a much older device.
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Mini 6 single core day to day score is on par with m1 air laptop. I don’t see my laptop lagging either.
 
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