Overview
- Korean outlet reports indicate Samsung has developed its own GPU architecture for rollout with the Exynos 2800 targeted for 2027.
- Exynos 2600 features the Xclipse 960 GPU designed internally by Samsung using AMD’s architecture, marking a transitional step.
- Future Exynos chips are reported to drop AMD’s RDNA in favor of Samsung’s architecture, with the 2800 cited as the starting point.
- Samsung has expanded its GPU team over the past three years, hiring senior engineers such as John Rayfield and offering high compensation.
- Coverage suggests potential expansion of the custom GPU to smart glasses, automotive software, robots, and ASICs, with real-world performance yet to be independently verified.