Exynos 2700 Appears Again With a Much Faster 4.24 GHz Prime Core
Samsung’s next-generation mobile chipset is back in the spotlight after a fresh Geekbench AI listing revealed significantly higher clock speeds for the S5E9975, widely expected to launch as the Exynos 2700. The new entry suggests that Samsung’s upcoming flagship processor could be moving closer to the performance territory currently dominated by top-tier Snapdragon 8-series chips.
The latest listing shows the same unusual 10-core CPU structure that appeared in an earlier benchmark entry: a 1+4+1+4 quad-cluster layout. However, the major difference this time is speed. While the previous listing from April showed the chip running between 2.30 GHz and 2.88 GHz, the newest Geekbench AI result points to a much more aggressive configuration, with the prime core reportedly reaching 4.24 GHz.
That jump is important because it gives a clearer look at what Samsung may be targeting with the Exynos 2700. A clock speed above 4 GHz would place the chip much closer to the peak frequencies seen in current premium Android processors. If these numbers hold up in final hardware, the Exynos 2700 could represent a major performance step forward for Samsung’s in-house silicon.
The CPU identifier remains the same as the earlier test, which strongly suggests that this is the same development platform now running at higher, possibly unlocked frequencies. The chip continues to appear under the S5E9975 ERD tag, paired with 10.67 GB of usable RAM and an Android 17 build. These details indicate that the benchmark likely comes from an engineering reference device rather than a finished consumer product.
One of the most interesting parts of the listing is the CPU core identifier. The part number is believed to match Arm’s unreleased “Canyon” core, which is rumored to be the C2-Ultra. This core is expected to succeed the C1-Ultra used in the Exynos 2600, potentially bringing improvements in performance, efficiency, and AI-related workloads.
Because this appearance comes from Geekbench AI, it does not include traditional single-core or multi-core CPU scores. Geekbench AI is designed to measure on-device machine learning performance instead of general processor speed. Still, the listing exposes important hardware information, including the CPU layout and frequency data, making it a valuable early look at Samsung’s next flagship chipset.
The Exynos 2700 is expected to be manufactured on Samsung’s second-generation 2 nm process, known as SF2P. This newer process should help improve power efficiency and thermal behavior, both of which will be critical if Samsung plans to push clock speeds beyond 4 GHz in a smartphone form factor.
The chipset is currently expected to power at least some models in the Galaxy S27 series. With the launch still months away, there is plenty of time for Samsung to adjust frequencies, optimize performance, and tune power consumption before mass production begins.
As always, early benchmark listings should be treated with caution. Engineering samples often run at experimental settings, and final retail devices may ship with different clocks or configurations. Arm has also not officially confirmed the naming of the new CPU cores, so current assumptions are based on identifier matches rather than public announcements.
Even so, this latest Exynos 2700 appearance is an encouraging sign. A 4.24 GHz prime core, a next-generation Arm CPU design, Android 17 testing, and a 2 nm manufacturing process all point to a much more ambitious flagship chip from Samsung. If the company can combine higher performance with better efficiency, the Exynos 2700 could become one of the most important mobile processors to watch in the next flagship smartphone cycle.
