According to results released Wednesday by Geekbench and industry reports, the Exynos 2600 recorded a single-core score of 3,309 and a multi-core score of 11,256. Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite second-generation chip posted slightly higher results of 3,393 and 11,515, respectively.
The results mark a sharp improvement from earlier Exynos 2600 tests, which had averaged 2,575 for single-core and 8,761 for multi-core performance. Industry analysts said the gains could clear the way for Samsung to reintroduce its own chips in the Galaxy S26, after leaving them out of the Galaxy S25 because of production issues.
Samsung has been gradually expanding Exynos use across its product line.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is powered by the Exynos 2500, while the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE is expected to run on the Exynos 2400. Earlier this year, the company also shipped the Galaxy S24 with a mix of Snapdragon and Exynos processors, reviving its proprietary chip line after a two-year hiatus.
Beyond smartphones, Samsung has secured design wins that could bolster its semiconductor business. Recent contracts include supplying Tesla with its next-generation AI6 chip and producing image sensors for Apple.
The Exynos line is developed by Samsung’s System LSI division and manufactured by its foundry unit, both part of the Device Solutions arm, creating opportunities for synergy within the company’s chip operations.
Strong chip sales are expected to lift earnings. Analysts forecast Samsung’s third-quarter operating profit at about 9 trillion won, with Kiwoom Securities projecting the Device Solutions division to post 4.2 trillion won — a more than seven-fold increase from the prior quarter, aided by Exynos 2500 shipments and growing demand for image sensors.
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