Samsung has officially announced the Exynos 2600 system-on-chip (SoC), marking a significant milestone as the world’s first 2nm mobile processor. Following its recent confirmation, this latest flagship chipset from Samsung sets new standards in performance and efficiency.
Manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s cutting-edge 2nm GAA process, the Exynos 2600 features a 10-core CPU based on the ARMv9.3 architecture and introduces the innovative Heat Path Block (HPB) technology to optimize thermal management.
The CPU configuration includes one prime C1-Ultra core clocked at 3.8GHz, three high-performance C1 Pro cores running at 3.25GHz, and six efficiency-focused C1 Pro cores operating at 2.75GHz. This arrangement delivers up to a 39% boost in performance compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 2500, while enhancing power efficiency.
On the artificial intelligence front, the Exynos 2600 incorporates a new neural processing unit (NPU), promising a 113% increase in AI performance over the previous generation. Security improvements feature virtualization protections and hardware-backed hybrid post-quantum cryptography to safeguard data.
For gaming enthusiasts, the chipset is equipped with the Xclipse 960 GPU, which offers up to 50% better ray-tracing performance and doubles the compute power relative to the Exynos 2500.
In imaging capabilities, the Exynos 2600’s image signal processor (ISP) is enhanced with an AI-driven Visual Perception System (VPS), enabling superior scene and object recognition. It supports camera sensors up to 320MP and integrates deep learning-based video noise reduction to improve low-light video recording.
The new Heat Path Block (HPB) technology leverages High-k EMC materials to improve heat dissipation, ensuring sustained high performance during intensive tasks like gaming or prolonged use.
Additional features include support for LPDDR5X memory, UFS 4.1 storage, and 4K displays with refresh rates up to 120Hz.
Samsung is expected to deploy the Exynos 2600 in its upcoming Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ smartphones. However, reports vary: some suggest global availability, while others indicate the chipset might be limited to the Korean market. Official confirmation from Samsung is awaited to clarify the rollout.
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