Samsung recently unveiled its highly anticipated mobile processor, the Exynos 2500. This cutting-edge chip is manufactured on Samsung’s 3nm GAA process node, marking a significant milestone for the company.
The Exynos 2500 boasts a 10-core CPU and a fourth-generation Xclipse 950 GPU, which is based on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture. The CPU configuration includes a Cortex-X5 core clocked at 3.3GHz, two Cortex-A725 cores running at 2.74GHz, five Cortex-A725 cores at 2.36GHz, and two Cortex-A520 cores at 1.8GHz.
Samsung claims that the Exynos 2500 offers a 15% improvement in multi-core CPU performance, a 39% faster NPU, and a 28% boost in frame rates for ray tracing games.
In terms of memory and storage support, the Exynos 2500 is compatible with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. The chip’s ISP can handle cameras up to 320MP and 8K 30 fps video recording, with additional features like zero shutter lag for high-resolution cameras and 4K/8K video recording with 10-bit HDR.
Utilizing fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) for enhanced power efficiency, the Exynos 2500’s GPU and DSP can drive a 4K/WQUXGA resolution screen at 120Hz.
The chip also features the Exynos 5400 5G modem, supporting download speeds of up to 12.1 Gbps and enabling direct satellite connectivity for emergency communication. Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, GNSS, NFC, and USB 3.2 Type-C support are also included.
Rumors suggest that the Exynos 2500 may make its debut in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, positioning it as a flagship processor for high-performance smartphones. Stay tuned for more updates on this innovative mobile processor from Samsung.