Samsung Exynos 2500 has officially been unveiled as Samsung’s next-gen flagship chipset. It brings major AI, GPU, and performance improvements over its predecessor, the Exynos 2400. Set to debut in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7, this chipset will power Samsung’s foldable across all global markets. What makes it even more special is its 3nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) architecture, manufactured using FOWLP (Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging) — a major leap in efficiency and design.
Let’s break down what makes the Exynos 2500 such a notable advancement in Samsung’s silicon journey.
Core Architecture: Deca-Core Setup with Next-Gen Cortex-X925
Samsung has implemented a 10-core CPU configuration for the Samsung Exynos 2500, pushing boundaries in performance and thermal efficiency. Here’s how the setup looks:
- 1x Cortex-X925 at 3.30GHz (High-performance core)
- 2x Cortex-A725 at 2.74GHz
- 5x Cortex-A725 at 2.36GHz
- 2x Cortex-A520 at 1.80GHz
This configuration reflects a significant architectural shift compared to the Exynos 2400. The new Cortex-X925 delivers up to 15% better performance over the previous-gen Cortex-X4 core used in its predecessor.
Such a blend of powerful prime cores and balanced efficiency cores ensures smooth performance under heavy multitasking, gaming, and intensive AI tasks.
GPU: Samsung Xclipse 950 Based on AMD RDNA 3
Samsung continues its strategic partnership with AMD for the GPU section. The Xclipse 950 GPU is built on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture and features major upgrades:
- Two-shader structure engine
- 8 WGP (16 Compute Units) and 8 Render Backends (RB)
(Compared to Exynos 2400’s 6WGP and 4RB)
With these improvements, the GPU now supports hardware-based instance transform acceleration, allowing for up to 28% better frame rates in games that utilize ray tracing. That’s a big win for mobile gamers expecting console-grade visuals on their foldable devices.
AI Power: 59 TOPS NPU with Gen-AI Focus
Samsung is doubling down on AI performance with the Samsung Exynos 2500. The integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) now delivers up to 59 TOPS of compute — a major jump from the 17K MAC clusters in the Exynos 2400. Key highlights:
- 2x 12K MAC units = 24K total, enabling powerful parallel AI computation
- 39% better on-device AI performance compared to E2400
- Enhanced efficiency for generative AI tasks, including:
- Up to 90% faster vector engine processing
- MobileBERT performance boost up to 90%
The focus is clearly on AI-heavy applications, including Gen-AI tasks like text generation, translation, summarization, and real-time image enhancement — all processed locally on the device.
Benchmark Scores: Strong Numbers Across the Board
Initial benchmark results for the Samsung Exynos 2500 show promising performance, especially in multi-core and GPU-intensive tasks:
- Geekbench 6 Single-core: 2300
- Geekbench 6 Multi-core: 8000
- OpenCL GPU Score: 18000
- Vulkan GPU Score: 20000
These scores place the Exynos 2500 in strong competition with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple’s A17 Pro.
Connectivity and Modem Features
Samsung hasn’t cut corners on connectivity either. The integrated modem supports:
- 3GPP Rel. 17 with 1024-QAM
- NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) capabilities
- Built-in GNSS7 positioning block
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 5.4v
This ensures future-proofed performance not just in urban areas but also in remote and satellite-linked regions, thanks to NTN support.
Multimedia, RAM, and Display Support
On the multimedia and memory front, the Exynos 2500 brings support for:
- LPDDR5X RAM
- UFS 4.0 storage
- Display: 4K/WQUXGA resolution @ 120Hz refresh rate
- Video: 8K at 30fps encoding, 8K at 60fps decoding
This is a flagship-level spec sheet, perfect for high-resolution video editing, gaming, and content creation — all directly from your smartphone.
Exynos 2500 vs Exynos 2400: What’s Improved?
| Feature | Exynos 2400 | Exynos 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Core | Cortex-X4 @ 3.2GHz | Cortex-X925 @ 3.30GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 (6WGP) | Xclipse 950 (8WGP, RDNA 3) |
| NPU TOPS | 17K MAC | 24K MAC, 59 TOPS |
| Ray Tracing | Limited | 28% better with hardware acceleration |
| AI Efficiency | MobileBERT baseline | 90% better performance |
| Process Node | 4nm | 3nm GAA (FOWLP) |
This clearly shows Samsung’s focus on AI, graphics, and power efficiency, setting a solid foundation for its 2025 flagship lineup.
Final Thoughts on Samsung Exynos 2500: A Flagship Processor Built for the Future
With the Exynos 2500, Samsung has delivered a true flagship-grade chipset that not only rivals the top processors in the market but also positions itself strongly in areas like AI processing, gaming, and ray tracing.
Its debut with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is just the beginning. Expect this chipset to feature across several high-end Galaxy devices throughout 2025.
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