Video: Apple's 2018 iPad vs. 2017 iPad benchmark comparison
We're taking a hands-on look at Apple's new sixth-generation $329 iPad and comparing it to last year's model, complete with benchmark scores.
Here at AppleInsider, we just got our hands on Apple's new 2018 budget iPad. Like last year's model, it's only $329, but this time, it's available in gold. Other than that, the exterior is literally identical to the old one.
On the inside, the processor has been upgraded to Apple's A10 Fusion chip, which came with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. To see how it compares to the A9 chip in last years iPad, let's take a look at benchmarks.
In Geekbench 4's single core test, the new iPad was 44 percent faster. Multi-core showed even more improvement with a 53 percent better score.
For the GPU test, there wasn't as big of a difference, but the new iPad was still 23 percent faster. Running Antutu's benchmark, the 2018 iPad scored around 38 percent higher than the previous model.
We saw exactly the same results in 3D Mark's Slingshot Extreme benchmark, with a 38 percent better score.
Moving onto browser benchmarks, the 2018 iPad scored a hefty 45 percent higher in Octane 2.0. We also ran Antutu's HTML5 benchmark and saw a 22 percent better score compared to the old iPad.
One thing we noticed is that the 2017 iPad would lag behind in some of the benchmarks even though we started them at the exact same time.
For being priced exactly the same as last year's model, the new 2018 iPad definitely blows the old one out of the water in terms of performance.
Games and augmented reality apps should definitely run a lot smoother, and even the whole UI in general feels a lot snappier than before.
On top of that, you get Apple Pencil support on the new iPad, which you couldn't previously get without buying an iPad Pro, which costs a minimum of $649.
We've got to hand it to Apple for offering such an awesome iPad for such a cheap price. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more iPad comparisons coming soon.
Have you purchased the new 2018 iPad? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Those looking for a bargain on a 2017 iPad can also save up to $60 on last-gen models, according to our 2017 9.7-inch iPad Price Guide.
Here at AppleInsider, we just got our hands on Apple's new 2018 budget iPad. Like last year's model, it's only $329, but this time, it's available in gold. Other than that, the exterior is literally identical to the old one.
On the inside, the processor has been upgraded to Apple's A10 Fusion chip, which came with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. To see how it compares to the A9 chip in last years iPad, let's take a look at benchmarks.
In Geekbench 4's single core test, the new iPad was 44 percent faster. Multi-core showed even more improvement with a 53 percent better score.
For the GPU test, there wasn't as big of a difference, but the new iPad was still 23 percent faster. Running Antutu's benchmark, the 2018 iPad scored around 38 percent higher than the previous model.
We saw exactly the same results in 3D Mark's Slingshot Extreme benchmark, with a 38 percent better score.
Moving onto browser benchmarks, the 2018 iPad scored a hefty 45 percent higher in Octane 2.0. We also ran Antutu's HTML5 benchmark and saw a 22 percent better score compared to the old iPad.
One thing we noticed is that the 2017 iPad would lag behind in some of the benchmarks even though we started them at the exact same time.
For being priced exactly the same as last year's model, the new 2018 iPad definitely blows the old one out of the water in terms of performance.
Games and augmented reality apps should definitely run a lot smoother, and even the whole UI in general feels a lot snappier than before.
On top of that, you get Apple Pencil support on the new iPad, which you couldn't previously get without buying an iPad Pro, which costs a minimum of $649.
We've got to hand it to Apple for offering such an awesome iPad for such a cheap price. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more iPad comparisons coming soon.
Have you purchased the new 2018 iPad? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Where to buy
Looking to purchase a new iPad? Apple authorized resellers are accepting orders with added tax incentives for many. Both Adorama and B&H will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ, but B&H may report sales in CO and VT*. Both retailers are also offering shoppers free shipping in the contiguous U.S. For a full list of deals and product availability, please visit our 2018 iPad Price Guide.Those looking for a bargain on a 2017 iPad can also save up to $60 on last-gen models, according to our 2017 9.7-inch iPad Price Guide.
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I imagine it's much worse in countries that have a harder barrier to entry for quality HW, like the iPad.
One might argue that in a couple years they'll need one with more RAM due to updates. That's possible, but in a couple years there will likely be new iPads that are as powerful or more powerful than the 13" iPad Pro at around the same price point as the this new iPad. In any case that's less money upfront and a small TCO if Apple keeps this pattern going.
Apple is in serious doo doo. I’m not sure why they’re worth what they are. They haven’t had a must have product in years and have been playing catch up for a good decade. New home speaker? Not as good as anyone else’s. New iPhone? Good, but it’s a thousand dollars and not really better than any other. The other iphones look the same. iPads to expensive. iMacs? AWOL. MacBooks? Too expensive. On and on.
Sooner or later people are going to wake up and say you know what this premium isn’t worth it. I don’t need the apple logo. I can buy a darn good phone for 1/2 the price. A tablet for 1/2 the price. A laptop for 1/3 the price. Personally I have been waiting and waiting for that next got to have it product and it hasn’t come yet. The Apple Watch was close, but honestly it’s useless. It’s just a gimmick. You don’t need it. Apple better start wowing us and innovating soon.
And when the Chinese finally get serious watch out everyone.
Thanks for posting.
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since I have the big iPad Pro, I’ll keep what I have. Would have loved an up to date iPad Mini with LTE.
BTW- we are 1/4th through 2018 and no update for the Mac mini and no Mac Pro. For a company with the financial and human resources Apple has, they should be able to walk (take care of iOS & devices) and chew gun (macOS and devices) at the same time.