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Prototype Exynos 2600 SoC Benchmarks Reveal 10-Core Layout, Galaxy S26 Plans

Early Geekbench results shed light on the Exynos 2600’s CPU, GPU, AI capabilities ahead of mass production.

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Overview

  • Geekbench listings show the Exynos 2600 prototype uses a 1+3+6 all-performance CPU cluster clocked up to 3.55GHz with scores of 2,155 single-core and 7,788 multi-core.
  • The chip features Samsung’s in-house Xclipse 960 GPU with Vulkan 1.4 support, likely based on AMD’s RDNA architecture for improved graphics.
  • Samsung Foundry’s 2nm GAA process underpins the prototype, with ongoing tuning to enhance yield rates and thermal performance.
  • Integration of ARM’s Scalable Matrix Extension indicates a focus on accelerating AI and machine-learning tasks on future Galaxy devices.
  • Samsung is evaluating the Exynos 2600 exclusively for the base Galaxy S26 model while refining performance and production readiness.