Samsung's next revolution: the Exynos 2600 processor with 2-nanometer technology

 

Samsung is set to revolutionize the smartphone world with the announcement of its most powerful processor and the world's first with 2-nanometer architecture, the Exynos 2600 processor. After years of challenges related to heat and performance, Samsung seems to have decided to come back strong to conquer the top spot.

Technical specifications and core distribution

The processor has a powerful configuration based on 10 cores using the latest ARM architecture (v9.3), distributed as follows:

• Main core C1 Ultra) :) with a frequency of up to 3.8 GHz for the most demanding tasks.

• 3 high-performance cores C1 Pro) with a frequency of 3.25 GHz for heavy tasks.

• 6 efficient cores C1 Pro) with a frequency of 2.75 GHz to save energy and ensure smooth everyday use.

Goodbye to overheating problems: revolutionary cooling technologies

Samsung has focused intensely on solving the overheating problem that its products previously suffered from, and has added entirely new technologies :

1. HPB (Heat Path Block) technology: regulates and disperses heat flow inside the processor and prevents it from accumulating around the memory.

2. High-K AMC technology: ensures high performance is maintained even under intense pressure during gaming or complex tasks.

A significant leap forward in artificial intelligence and graphics

• Neural Processing Unit (NPU): It has seen a dramatic 113% improvement over the previous generation (Exynos 2500), making it the most powerful engine for upcoming artificial intelligence features.

• Graphics processor (Xclipse 960 GPU): offers a 50% leap in performance, with a 50% improvement in ray tracing technologies, promising a “console” gaming experience on your phone.

Imaging capabilities and display

• Image processor (ISP): now supports photo sensors with a resolution of up to 320 megapixels.

• Improved VPS system: for unmatched image and video quality in low light conditions.

• Display support: supports resolutions up to 4K with a refresh rate of 120Hz.

Availability and memory

This processor is expected to appear in the Galaxy S26 series of phones early next year. It will be equipped with LPDDR5X RAM and ultra-fast UFS 4.1 internal memory.

Comparison table: Exynos 2600 vs. Exynos 2500

Comparison	Exynos 2500 (current)	Exynos 2600 (coming soon)	Fundamental difference
Manufacturing precision	3 nanometers (GAA)	2 nanometers (GAA)	World's first 2nm processor; more efficient and smaller.
Overall performance (CPU)	Powerful and stable performance	39% faster	A major breakthrough in data processing speed and multitasking.
Artificial intelligence (NPU)	Very good (59 TOPS)	113% improvement	Overwhelming superiority in processing generative AI applications on the device.
Graphics (GPU)	Xclipse 950	Xclipse 960	Doubled graphics performance and a 50% improvement in ray tracing technology (gaming).
Thermal management	Traditional cooling system	Heat Path Block technology	16% reduction in thermal resistance for faster heat dissipation.
Main core frequency	3.3 GHz	3.8 GHz	Significant increase in base core frequency (C1-Ultra).
Camera accuracy	Up to 200 megapixels	Up to 320 megapixels	Support for ultra-precise imaging sensors that were not previously available.
Data storage	UFS 4.0	UFS 4.1	Increased speed of reading and writing files on the phone.

The three most important differences you will notice as a user :

1. Continuous performance (stability): With the current processor (2500), performance may decrease after a period of intensive use due to heat. With the (2600), thanks to HPB technology and 2nm architecture, the processor will maintain its optimal performance for longer without lag or annoying overheating.

2. Revolution in night photography: the new processor consumes 50% less energy when using the camera, thanks to the AI-based VPS system, which means you can shoot high-definition videos at night without draining the battery and with much less noise.

3. Artificial intelligence applications: With a more than 110% jump in neural processing power, features such as instant translation, AI image editing, and voice assistants will be much faster and will run locally on the phone, without the need for the internet in most cases.

In short, the Exynos 2500 processor was a measure taken by Samsung to correct the situation, but the Exynos 2600 is the processor on which the company is banking to surpass its competitors (Qualcomm and Apple) on a technical level for the first time in years.

Conclusion :

Samsung is betting everything on the Exynos 2600 to become the “monster” that will restore user confidence in its processors. The figures and specifications are impressive, but we will have to wait for real-world experience to see how this hardware will work with the Samsung interface and the device's software.

Do you think Samsung will succeed in surpassing its competitors and regaining user confidence with this processor?

Based on official technical information and leaked reports, here is a detailed comparison showing the fundamental differences between the new Exynos 2600 processor and the current Exynos 2500 processor.