Samsung is making strides with its latest innovation, the Exynos 2600, reportedly entering prototype mass production in June. This next-generation SoC utilizes the cutting-edge 2nm GAA process, positioning it to fiercely compete in the market. Although the yield progress is unclear, an intriguing benchmark leak has revealed both single-core and multi-core scores, as well as a 10-core cluster setup. Samsung is likely fine-tuning this chipset to ensure it’s ready for next year’s Galaxy S26 series.
The benchmark highlights a top speed of 3.55GHz, suggesting that the Exynos 2600 could achieve even higher frequencies by the time it debuts in specific Galaxy S26 models.
A Samsung smartphone carrying the model number S5E9965 appeared in the Geekbench 6 database. The leak was shared by @Jukanlosreve, showcasing the 10-core Exynos 2600 with a ‘1 + 3 + 6’ configuration. This mirrors the setup of MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 and Dimensity 9400+. Thanks to the 2nm GAA technology, which reduces power consumption compared to the 3nm GAA node, Samsung might focus entirely on performance cores.
Although the initial single-core and multi-core scores seem underwhelming, it’s important to note that the Exynos 2600 is in its early testing phase. Expectations are high for these numbers to improve as the chipset evolves, with the current clock speed capped at 3.55GHz. The test device, equipped with 12GB of RAM, aligns with the Galaxy S25 series standards, hinting that the Galaxy S26 may feature similar specifications.
While these early scores might disappoint, they reflect the ongoing optimization and testing of the Exynos 2600. According to a previous report, Samsung aims to finalize the chipset design by the third quarter to start mass manufacturing. The company is heavily invested in enhancing the yields of its 2nm GAA technology, anticipating strong demand over the next four years. This gives Samsung ample time to refine the technology, with more updates expected later in the year. Stay tuned for further developments.
