Samsung Makes the Exynos 2600 Public, its First Smartphone Processor Fabricated on 2nm Technology
Samsung has officially launched the Exynos 2600, the first smartphone system-on-chip(SoC) manufactured using the company's 2nm process technology. With substantial improvements to the CPU, GPU, and NPU, the new processor will probbe going to power future flagship Galaxy devices.
CPU Architecture and Performance
The Exynos 2600 employs a deca-core CPU configuration that benefits from the latest advancements in Armv9.3 architecture. It is envisaged such that the core layout can efficiently cover a wide spectrum of performance requisitions.
- 1 core C1-Ultra: 3.8 GHz
- 3 cores C1-Pro: 3.25 GHz
- 6 cores C1-Pro: 2.75 GHz
Samsung claims that the new architecture coupled with 2nm processing renders a 39% boost in terms of raw computing power compared with the erstwhile Exynos 2500.
AI and NPU Enhancements
Heavy-duty upgrades are witnessed in Artificial Intelligence processing. The NPU(Neural Processing Unit) of the Exynos 2600 boosts AI performances by 113% compared to its predecessor, thus giving way for more complex on-device AI models performing intelligent image editing, AI assistant tasks, etc.
GPU and Gaming Features
Intertwined with a new Xclipse 960 GPU, giving considerable advantages in mobile gaming.
- Overall Performance: The GPU is said to be 2 times more powerful than the one found in the Exynos 2500.
- Ray Tracing: Ray Tracing performance has been increased by 50%.
- Upscaling: It launches Exynos Neural Super Sampling (ENSS), one AI-based upscaler and frame generator claiming to increase frame rates by up to 3 times.
Camcorder and Image Processing
The image processing system is enhanced with the addition of an AI-powered Visual Perception System (VPS). This enables the processor to recognize and process in real time all the nuances of an image and video. The SoC can manage a single camera of up to a 320 MP resolution.
- Video Recording: 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 120 fps (HDR)
- New Characteristics: Deep Learning-Based Video Noise Reduction (DVNR) for low-light video, plus support for the new APV codec for accuracy in color.
Thermals and Memory
To dissipate heat at peak loading, the Exynos 2600 is the first mobile SoC to implement the Heat Path Block (HPB) system for better cooling efficiency. The chip further supports UFS 4.1 for storage and LPDDR5X as memory standard.
Availability
This Exynos 2600 will probably be included in the next flagship Galaxy S26 series in some regions.
Exynos 2600 Specifications Overview
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fabrication process | 2nm GAA |
| Central processing unit | 10-Core (1x C1-Ultra, 3x C1-Pro, 6x C1-Pro) |
| Graphics Processing Unit | Samsung Xclipse 960 |
| Memory interface | LPDDR5X |
| Storage interface | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum camera resolution | 320MP |
| Maximum support for video | 8K at 30 fps encoding |
