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Samsung Unveils Exynos 2600, the First 2nm GAA Phone Chip, Now in Mass Production

Samsung touts sizable CPU gains with higher on-device AI performance ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch window.

Overview

  • The company says the Exynos 2600 uses a 2-nanometer gate‑all‑around process and is already being produced at scale.
  • Samsung claims up to 39% higher CPU capability and 113% faster generative‑AI performance versus Exynos 2500, targeting better on‑device assistants and gaming.
  • Samsung’s announcement highlights improved sustained performance and thermal handling, citing a new Heat Path Block approach alongside GPU, NPU and ISP upgrades.
  • The firm plans a Galaxy S26 launch event in the United States in February, and reports indicate the new chip is expected in some S26 and S26+ variants but not the Ultra.
  • Tipsters describe an unverified 10‑core design with a prime clock around 3.9GHz and an AMD‑based Xclipse 960/JUNO GPU near 985MHz, with analysts cautioning peak single‑core speeds may trail top rivals.