Samsung Exynos 2600 Spec Sheet: 2nm GAA Node Destroys Thermal Throttling

Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics (System LSI)

Model Number: S5E9965

Release/Date Quarter: Q4 2025 (Announced December 19, 2025)

Class/Tier: Flagship

Official Page: samsung.com/exynos-2600

The 2nm GAA Pioneer: Samsung’s Exynos 2600 makes history as the world’s first mobile SoC forged on a 2-nanometer Gate-All-Around (GAA) node, driving an aggressive deca-core layout up to 3.8 GHz.

The Desktop GPU Upgrade: Armed with an AMD RDNA 4-based Xclipse 960 GPU, it smashes ray tracing benchmarks while introducing AI-powered frame generation and super sampling.

The Wattage Price Tag: This unprecedented performance stability demands a massive 30.22W peak power draw, meaning intensive uncapped gaming will drain battery reserves rapidly.

Inside This Audit: We deeply analyze raw deca-core benchmarks, the unique external modem choice, 59 TOPS NPU performance, and real-world thermal metrics.

The Ultimate Question: Has Samsung finally broken its historical thermal curse or simply hidden an inefficient power trap? Let’s check the data.

Official Samsung Exynos 2600 2nm GAA flagship processor chip render showing metallic detailing and architectural layout.

🏆 MultiCore Performance Overall Score

Overview & Core Features

Parameter	Value
Architecture & Fabrication ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	96%
CPU Capabilities (Granular) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95%
GPU & Graphics ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	98%
NPU & AI Engine ⭐⭐⭐⭐	88%
Memory & Storage Support ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95%
ISP and Camera ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	96%
Display and Multimedia⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	98%
Connectivity and Modem ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	94%
Benchmarks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	96%
Thermals and Effeciency ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	94%

Parameter	Value
OVERALL SCORE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95/100

🦾 Architecture & Fabrication

Defines the silicon lithography and foundational instruction set.

Architecture & Fabrication Details

process node

2nm GAA (Samsung SF2)

foundary

Samsung

Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)

ARMv9.3-A

Total cores

10 (Deca-core)

🖥️ CPU Capabilities (Granular)

Evaluates raw processing power, core clustering, and cache layout.

CPU Cores & Clock Speed Layout

cluster 1 (prime)

Arm C1-Ultra, 1 Core, 3.8 GHz

Cluster 2 (performance)

Arm C1-Pro, 3 Cores, 3.25 GHz

cluster 3 (effeciency)

Arm C1-Pro, 6 Cores, 2.75 GHz (Underclocked Performance Cores)

cache memory

L1: 192 KB per core, L2: 3 MB, L3: 16 MB Shared

🎮 GPU & Graphics

Highlights graphics rendering power, ray tracing, and gaming capabilities.

GPU & Gaming Graphics Engine

GPU Name

Samsung Xclipse 960 (AMD RDNA 4 Architecture)

GPU Clock Speed

980 MHz

Hardware Ray Tracing Support

Yes

Compute Performance (FP32)

4.01 TFLOPS (4014.1 Gigaflops)

🤖 NPU & AI Engine

Measures on-device machine learning capabilities and total compute TOPS

NPU & AI Processing Power

NPU Name

AI Engine with 32K MAC NPU (Distributed 6-Core Complex)

total tops

59 TOPS

💾 Memory & Storage Support

Specifies memory bandwidth, RAM generations, and storage interface speeds

RAM & Storage Support

Ram Type

LPDDR5X

Storage interface

UFS 4.1

Parameter	Value
RAM Max Frequency	5333MHz
RAM Max Bandwidth	85.3GB/s

🎥 ISP and Camera

Details image signal processing, sensor support, and video encoding

Camera ISP & Video Capabilities

ISP Name

Visual Perception System (VPS) ISP

Max Camera Support

320 MP

Max Video Capture

8K @ 30 fps

Codec Decoding/Encoding

HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, AV1, APV Codec

📺 Display and Multimedia

Outlines on-device display resolution, external monitor support, and decoding

Display Resolution & Multimedia

Max On-Device Resolution

4K / WQUXGA @ 120 Hz

External Display Support

Yes (Max Res: N/A, natively via embedded DisplayPort over USB-C)

HDR Standard

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision

Video playback

8K @ 60 fps

🌐 Connectivity and Modem

Covers cellular modem capabilities, Wi-Fi standards, and network speeds

5G Modem & Wireless Connectivity

Modem Name

Exynos Modem 5410 (Shannon 5410)

4G/5G Support

Sub-6 GHz, mmWave (NSA/SA)

Max Download/Upload Speed

14.79 Gbps / N/A

Wi-Fi Standard

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via external S6568 companion chip

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth 6.1

Navigation

N/A (Handled via external chip)

Benchmarks & Performance Metrics

Analyzes synthetic test scores across popular performance benchmarking platforms

AnTuTu v11 Score

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios to reveal real-world bottlenecks and latency issues.

Parameter	Value
Exynos 2600	3113347

Parameter	Value
CPU	1030159
GPU	1215533
Memory	383071
UX	484584

Geekbench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance, providing precise data on computational throughput and efficiency under load.

Parameter	Value
Single-Core	3220
Multi-Core	11249

3D Mark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal) ensures fair GPU comparisons across operating systems and hardware configurations.

Parameter	Value
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	3109
3DMark Solar Bay	11935
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	7250

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads ties all results together, simulating real tasks for a holistic view of responsiveness and daily computing speed clearly.

Parameter	Value
PCMark 3.0	20423

Parameter	Value
Web score	21279
Video editing score	8171
Photo editing score	40764
Writing score	30248

🌡️ Thermals and Effeciency

Measures sustained workload stability and peak power consumption metrics

Thermals, Power Draw & Efficiency

Parameter	Value
3D Mark Stability	94%
Power Draw	30.22W

🏆 MultiCore Performance Final Verdict

CRITERIA	RATING	EXPLANATION
Sustained Stability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Legendary 94% stability in 3DMark loops achieved via Heat Pass Block (HPB) design.
GPU Ray Tracing	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Desktop-class AMD RDNA 4 architecture utterly decimates graphics processing with dedicated hardware accelerators.
Multi-Thread CPU	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Aggressive 1+3+6 deca-core configuration swaps out tiny cores for active C1-Pro architectures.
AI Processing	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Highly distributed 59 TOPS NPU with local scratchpad RAM; includes industry-first Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Memory Architecture	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Decoupled RAM placement prevents insulating blankets
Thermal Packaging	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Fan-out Wafer Level Packaging and HPB drop temperatures by 30%
Peak Power Draw	⭐⭐	Brute force physical demand a staggering 30.22W MultiCore burst

chip name: Who Is It For?

✅ BUY IF YOU…	❌ DON'T BUY IF YOU…
Demand flawless sustained gaming, as the Heat Pass Block achieves an unprecedented 94% performance stability under stress.	Prioritize absolute day-long battery lifespans, since an unthrottled 30.22W peak consumption will deplete active power fast.
Require top-tier mobile ray tracing, leveraging AMD RDNA 4 architectures and Exynos Neural Super Sampling upgrades.	Rely heavily on unpatched legacy apps, as early RDNA 4 drivers currently restrict specific BCn texture compression formats.
Want elite multi-window workflows, utilizing six active underclocked performance cores to clear tasks at rapid speeds.	Chase absolute single-core benchmark records, because the strict 3.80 GHz ceiling can trail top tier single-threaded bursts.
Value cinematic RAW videography, taking advantage of semantic VPS ISP rendering and Samsung’s custom APV studio codec.	Are buying the top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra, which bypasses this chip entirely to utilize global Qualcomm architectures.