Intrigue surrounding the Exynos 2500 continues to build as it makes its mark on Geekbench once again. This time, the spotlight is on its 10-core CPU, though the performance leaves something to be desired. This chip, debuting in a European Galaxy S25+ variant, features a configuration identical to its predecessor: a 1+2+5+2 core layout. Accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and operating on what seems to be Samsung’s One UI 7.0, the Exynos 2500 is striving to impress.
On Geekbench, the Exynos 2500 achieves scores of 2,359 for single-core and 8,141 for multi-core tests. This marks a notable improvement of 14% and 25% respectively over the Exynos 2400. However, when placed beside the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Galaxy S25 Ultra, which boasts scores of 3,148 and 10,236 in the same tests, the Exynos 2500 appears to be trailing behind.
Delving into the technical aspects, the Exynos 2500’s primary CPU core, potentially a Cortex-X925, operates at a speed of 3.30 GHz. This is followed by two cores at 2.75 GHz, five others at 2.36 GHz, and two efficiency cores clocked at 1.80 GHz. Interestingly, the frequency readings suggest no signs of throttling despite this being a pre-production model. However, when it comes to clock speeds and raw performance, the Exynos 2500 lags behind its counterparts like the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Dimensity 9400.
Rumors suggest that this Exynos is merely a test sample, and retail versions of the European Galaxy S25+ might incorporate the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy or even the Dimensity 9400, depending on the prevailing market conditions. This potential switch could benefit Samsung, as the Exynos still shows a considerable performance gap compared to Qualcomm’s offerings. Samsung may still have tricks up its sleeve to refine the Exynos 2500 before its official release. Fans of the brand could see more of the Exynos 2500 in action by 2025 with new launches like the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy S25 FE.
As Samsung continues to walk the tightrope of innovation, tech enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly waiting to see if the Exynos can catch up to its rivals. Will the Exynos line ignite excitement, or will it remain overshadowed in performance compared to its competition? Only time will tell.
