South Korean tech firm Samsung has recently launched the Exynos 2600 System on Chip (SoC), which is notable for being the world’s first 2nm chip designed for mobile devices.
The Exynos 2600 is based on the 2nm GAA process and utilizes the latest Arm v9.3 architecture. It features a deca-core CPU with a tri-cluster structure that includes big, middle, and little cores. Specifically, it employs one C1-Ultra core running at 3.8GHz, three C1-Pro cores at 3.25GHz, and six C1-Pro cores at 2.75GHz. This design enhances overall CPU performance by up to 39 percent while improving power efficiency.
The chip integrates the Samsung Xclipse 960 GPU, which offers 50 percent higher ray-tracing performance and double the performance of its predecessor. It also boasts a new AI engine with a 32K MAC Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that improves AI performance by 113 percent compared to the Exynos 2500.
In terms of display capabilities, the Exynos 2600 supports up to 4K WQUXGA displays at 120Hz, along with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Video encoding capabilities include up to 8K at 30 frames per second (fps) and decoding at 8K 60fps. The chip allows for camera support up to 320MP for a single camera or a combination of 64MP + 32MP.
Additionally, it features an AI-powered Visual Perception System that enhances the Image Signal Processor’s (ISP) ability to detect intricate details within images and videos, while reducing power consumption by up to 50 percent compared to its predecessor. The chip also includes the Heat Path Block technology for improved heat management by up to 16 percent.
Key features of the Samsung Exynos 2600 include:
– Built on a 2nm GAA process
– Deca-core CPU
– Samsung Xclipse 960 GPU
– 32K MAC NPU
– 4K WQUXGA at 120Hz display support
– LPDDR5X RAM
– UFS 4.1 storage
– Up to 320MP camera support
– Heat Path Block technology
The Exynos 2600 is currently in mass production and is expected to be featured in the upcoming Galaxy S26 Series flagship in South Korea.
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