Just wanted to address this and it was kind of fun to do:Even in scalar perf X925 is still pretty competitive in raw int IPC, if not in perf/watt.
So indeed it's decently close. Which is why I'm so impressed with the uplift, particularly for a vanilla core.
Keep in mind that the max MTK9400 score is significantly higher than the general range of values (mostly in the low 2800 - low 2900 range). The A18 Pro here is near the max, but it seems this latest iOS 18.1.5 Beta has brought the values back to what they were expected to be (many values in the high 3400s - 3500s).