What you should know
– Samsung will use its own Exynos 2400 chipset on some Galaxy S24 series models.
– The Exynos 2400 could compete with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
– The Exynos 2400 offers increased CPU and AI performance compared to the previous Exynos 2200.
– There are rumors about the upcoming Exynos 2500 chipset, which may have a different configuration and manufacturing process.
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Recent rumors suggest that Samsung may be using its own Exynos 2400 chipset for some models in the upcoming Galaxy S24 series. This decision seems to follow a similar strategy implemented by Apple with its iPhone 14 line. Apple kept the latest and most powerful application processor (AP) for the Pro models, while the non-Pro models received the previous year’s hand-me-down SoC that the Pro models used.
The Exynos 2400 is expected to give Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 a run for its money, boasting an impressive deca-core configuration. It includes a Cortex-X4 prime CPU core clocked at 3.19GHz, five Cortex-A720 performance CPU cores (two running at 2.9GHz and three at 2.6GHz), and four Cortex-A520 efficiency cores with a clock speed of 1.95GHz. Additionally, the Samsung XClipse 940 CPU and the Exynos 5300 integrated modem are included, supporting up to 10Gbps downlink speed.
While the Exynos 2400 seems promising, new leaks hint at an even more advanced chipset, the Exynos 2500. According to a tipster named @OreXda, the Exynos 2500 is also a deca-core chip but with a slightly different configuration. It is rumored to feature three performance cores and two slower performance cores, as opposed to the two performance cores and three slower ones found on the Exynos 2400. The Exynos 2500 is expected to utilize one Cortex-X5 prime CPU core, three Cortex-A730 performance cores, two slower Cortex-A730 performance cores, and four Cortex-A520 efficiency cores.
There were initial rumors suggesting that the Exynos 2500 would have four prime cores. However, concerns about heating issues, similar to those experienced with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 chipset, likely led Samsung to opt for a different configuration. To ensure optimal performance and reliability, Samsung is said to be manufacturing the Exynos 2500 using its 3nm 3GAP process node. It is rumored to debut on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ in 2025.
Overall, Samsung’s choice to develop and utilize its own chipsets for the Galaxy lineup indicates the company’s commitment to innovation and competitiveness. With the Exynos 2400 and the potential release of the advanced Exynos 2500, Samsung aims to deliver enhanced CPU and AI performance, positioning itself as a strong contender in the mobile chipset market. Only time will tell how these new chipsets will perform in real-world scenarios and whether they can truly rival other leading offerings.
