M1 iPad Pro Over 50% Faster Than Previous Generation in Early Benchmarks

[MacRumors]

Last month, Apple introduced a new iPad Pro with the same M1 chip found in the latest Macs, and early benchmark results indicate that the M1 iPad Pro is over 50% faster than the previous-generation iPad Pro.

Based on five legitimate Geekbench 5 results (here's the fifth) for the fifth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M1 chip, the device has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,718 and 7,284, respectively. By comparison, the fourth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the A12Z chip has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,121 and 4,656, respectively, meaning that the M1 iPad Pro is around 56% faster.

Geekbench 5: Average Multi-Core Results

• M1 MacBook Air: 7,378
• M1 iPad Pro: 7,284
• Core i9 16" MacBook Pro: 6,845
• A12Z iPad Pro: 4,656

It's worth noting that the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the A12X chip has a higher average multi-core score of 4,809, likely due to statistical variation, but this still results in the M1 iPad Pro being 51% faster, which lines up with Apple's marketing claim that the M1 iPad Pro is up to 50% faster than the previous generation.

The benchmark results reveal that the M1 iPad Pro has virtually identical performance as the M1 Macs released last fall. The M1 MacBook Air, for example, has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,701 and 7,378, respectively. Impressively, this means the M1 iPad Pro is faster than a maxed-out 16-inch MacBook Pro with an Intel Core i9 processor, which has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,091 and 6,845 respectively.

As for graphics performance, the M1 iPad Pro currently has an average Metal score of 20,578, which is up to 71% faster than the previous-generation iPad Pro with the A12Z chip and roughly equal to the graphics performance of M1 Macs.

The new iPad Pro became available to order starting April 30, with a launch expected on May 21. Reviews of the device are expected to drop next week.

Article Link: M1 iPad Pro Over 50% Faster Than Previous Generation in Early Benchmarks

 

[alexandr]

so does that, like make it, like the fastest ipad ever made??

 

[gusping]

Must resist, must resist… It’s just a glorified A14X. Must resist…

 

[justiny]

Awesome. Now bring on the pro apps please.

 

[Apple_Robert]

That spec, in and of itself really doesn't mean much at all, especially when the iPad has to use a crippled OS that doesn't allow full use potential.

 

[gusping]

Awesome. Now bring on the pro apps please.

WWDC or bust. Fingers crossed…

 

[madmin]

I won't even notice the difference*

*it's my first iPad

 

[Mindblown]

It's great for people who use the iPad as their main computer, but I only use it for light scrolling and I find my latest generation iPad Pro to already be overkill for that ?

 

[bluespider]

nice, might help my scores on the speed run games lol

 

[fakeycakemaker]

Last month, Apple introduced a new iPad Pro with the same M1 chip found in the latest Macs, and early benchmark results indicate that the M1 iPad Pro is over 50% faster than the previous-generation iPad Pro.

Based on five legitimate Geekbench 5 results (here's the fifth) for the fifth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M1 chip, the device has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,718 and 7,284, respectively. By comparison, the fourth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the A12Z chip has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,121 and 4,656, respectively, meaning that the M1 iPad Pro is around 56% faster.

Geekbench 5: Average Multi-Core Results

• M1 MacBook Air: 7,378
• M1 iPad Pro: 7,284
• Core i9 16" MacBook Pro: 6,845
• A12Z iPad Pro: 4,656

It's worth noting that the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the A12X chip has a higher average multi-core score of 4,809, likely due to statistical variation, but this still results in the M1 iPad Pro being 51% faster, which lines up with Apple's marketing claim that the M1 iPad Pro is up to 50% faster than the previous generation.

The benchmark results reveal that the M1 iPad Pro has virtually identical performance as the M1 Macs released last fall. The M1 MacBook Air, for example, has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,701 and 7,378, respectively. Impressively, this means the M1 iPad Pro is faster than a maxed-out 16-inch MacBook Pro with an Intel Core i9 processor, which has average single-core and multi-core scores of 1,091 and 6,845 respectively.

As for graphics performance, the M1 iPad Pro currently has an average Metal score of 20,578, which is up to 71% faster than the previous-generation iPad Pro with the A12Z chip and roughly equal to the graphics performance of M1 Macs.

The new iPad Pro became available to order starting April 30, with a launch expected on May 21. Reviews of the device are expected to drop next week.

Article Link: M1 iPad Pro Over 50% Faster Than Previous Generation in Early Benchmarks

50% faster horrific multitasking and forced “professional” workflows 🥳🥳🥳

 

[0lf]

So, in comparison to my 4 years old A10x powered iPad pro 10.5”, the new one has

• 2x in single threaded performance,
• 3x in multi,
• 3x in graphics,
• 2x ram.

Pretty solid improvements I think.

 

[fwmireault]

Impressive. Now give us an OS that can use all that power

 

[Wackery]

Apple gimps A12Z to make M1 look better, gimp-gate you heard it here first

 

[Jimmdean]

very exciting...

 

[miketcool]

Whatever, Intel still makes the world’s best microprocessors. I’m better off owning a Microsoft Surface.

 

[appleoc]

That spec, in and of itself really doesn't mean much at all, especially when the iPad has to use a crippled OS that doesn't allow full use potential.

we don't know what maybe we'll get surprised at WWDC

 

[Apple_Robert]

we don't know what maybe we'll get surprised at WWDC

New iPad owners better hope you see a huge iPadOS surprise. Otherwise, there may be a lot of unhappy people.

 

[GuruZac]

Shouldn’t it benchmark like the M1 MacBook Air and Pro? The crazy thing is the last thing the iPad Pro lacked was performance. They’ve been way overpowered for years. RAM hasn’t always been great though.

 

[BC2009]

How does that compare with the new iPad Air?

update (found it):

A14 iPad Air has 1583 single core and 4198 multi-core (I thought it would be higher since everybody keeps saying the M1 is just a glorified A14)

 

[AirunJae]

Now let's make iPadOS a bit more capable with windowing/multitasking, even if it's features only for the iPad Pro line.

 

[Cycom]

If Apple releases Logic on this I will purchase a 1tb model. Let’s go, Apple!

 

[LFC2020]

A M1 iPad with identical benchmarks to the M1 macs, who would of thought ??‍♂️?

 

[Jett0516]

It's like putting a V12 in a Prius...why bother.

 

[Macalway]

Getting funny, really.

 

[roncron]

Whatever, Intel still makes the world’s best microprocessors. I’m better off owning a Microsoft Surface.

The 2020 M1 Macbook Air smokes the highest-spec 2020 Intel Macbook Air. On many metrics, the M1 Macbook Air gives the 16" Intel MBP a run for its money.

Enjoy your Surface.