Introduction to Exynos 2600 Production
The upcoming launch of the Galaxy S26, scheduled for early next year, may mark the end of Qualcomm’s chip exclusivity as Samsung prepares for mass production of its Exynos 2600 chipset. This announcement follows Samsung’s earlier claim that the Exynos 2600 would be its first chipset built on 2nm GAA technology, which is expected to offer substantial improvements in NPU performance compared to its predecessors.
Progress on Yield Issues
New reports indicate that Samsung is poised to begin full-scale production of the Exynos 2600, suggesting that previous yield problems that hampered the company have been resolved. Samsung’s progress with the 2nm GAA process is reported to be better than its advancements with the 3nm GAA technology, stating an estimated yield of 30 percent. Although this figure is low, it has been some time since the current yield rates for 2nm GAA were disclosed, hinting at potential improvements.
Concerns and Technologies Addressed
To counter potential overheating issues associated with the Exynos 2600, Samsung plans to utilize a technology called Heat Pass Block. This implementation is expected to help the chipset perform at optimal levels.
Chipset Versatility and Comparisons
According to ETNews, the Galaxy S26 series is anticipated to feature both Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600 versions, depending on regional availability. The forthcoming launch of the Exynos 2600 is also expected to reduce Samsung’s expenses for the year. In recent leaks from Geekbench 6, the Exynos 2600 displayed benchmark scores that rivaled an underclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, indicating that the 2nm GAA technology could potentially compete with TSMC’s upcoming 2nm process, set for mass production in Q4 2025.
Restoring Customer Trust
Despite technological advancements, Samsung recognizes the need to mend its reputation among consumers to secure further orders. The company’s history with the Exynos series has been marred by overheating issues. To remediate these concerns, Samsung has outlined the integration of Heat Pass Block technology to manage the thermal performance of the Exynos 2600. While earlier reports also discussed these topics, it’s essential to treat claims cautiously due to the publication’s mixed reliability. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
News Source: ETNews
