Samsung Exynos 2500 Chipset: Official Launch and Specifications
Samsung has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone processor, the Exynos 2500. This highly anticipated chipset marks a significant milestone as Samsung’s first mobile processor manufactured on a 3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process node. The Exynos 2500 chip is expected to make its debut in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Exynos 2500 Key Specifications and Features
Manufacturing Process
The Exynos 2500 is built on Samsung’s advanced 3nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) process node, which promises improved power efficiency and performance. The chip utilises fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) for enhanced power management, making it particularly suitable for ultra-thin devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
CPU Architecture
The chipset features a powerful 10-core CPU configuration, designed for high performance and efficiency:
- 1x Cortex-X5 core clocked at 3.3GHz (Note: The provided text lists Cortex-X925 in the summary, and Cortex-X5 in the body. I will use Cortex-X5 from the body text as it’s more specific concerning other cores mentioned.)
- 2x Cortex-A725 cores running at 2.74GHz
- 5x Cortex-A725 cores running at 2.36GHz
- 2x Cortex-A520 cores running at 1.8GHz
GPU Performance
The Exynos 2500 incorporates Samsung’s in-house Xclipse 950 GPU, which is based on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture. This GPU supports hardware-accelerated raytracing, promising a 28% faster frame rate for raytracing games compared to its predecessor. It is capable of driving a 4K/WQUXGA resolution screen at 120Hz.
Performance Enhancements
Compared to the Exynos 2400, the Exynos 2500 boasts several key performance improvements:
- Multi-core CPU performance: 15% faster
- NPU performance: 39% faster with a total of 59 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second)
- Raytracing games frame rate: 28% faster
Memory and Storage Support
The Exynos 2500 supports the latest high-speed memory and storage standards:
- RAM: LPDDR5X
- Storage: UFS 4.0
Camera and Video Capabilities
The integrated Image Signal Processor (ISP) offers robust camera and video capabilities:
- Supports up to 320MP camera sensors.
- Zero shutter lag support for a 108MP camera sensor or a 64MP+32MP dual-camera setup.
- Video recording up to 4K 120fps or 8K 30fps with 10-bit HDR.
Connectivity
The chip features an advanced Exynos 5400 5G modem, supporting impressive download speeds:
- 5G NR mmWave: Up to 12.1Gbps download and 3.67Gbps upload.
- 5G NR Sub-6GHz: Up to 9.64Gbps download and 2.55Gbps upload.
- LTE Cat.24 8CA: Up to 3Gbps download.
- Satellite Connectivity: Direct satellite connectivity via low-earth orbit satellites for emergency calls and texts. Additional connectivity features include GNSS, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and a USB 3.2 Type-C port.
Artificial Intelligence (NPU)
The Exynos 2500 includes a powerful built-in NPU with a 24K MAC NPU (2-GNPU+2-SNPU) and DSP, designed for advanced on-device AI processing. Its total AI inferencing performance of 59 TOPS is currently the highest among smartphone chips.
The Exynos 2500’s optimised power efficiency and comprehensive connectivity options position it as a strong contender for high-end smartphones, especially foldables like the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7. Stay tuned for its appearance during the Galaxy Unpacked event next month.
