Samsung’s plans for its upcoming Galaxy S25 series have become less clear in recent months, with the company’s Exynos 2500 SoC facing uncertainty. While initially confirmed for inclusion in the next flagship lineup, recent reports suggest that Samsung is now considering alternatives like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400.
Exynos 2500 Benchmarked:
Despite the uncertainty surrounding its usage in the Galaxy S25 series, the Exynos 2500 has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, revealing key details about its performance.
- 10-Core Architecture: The Exynos 2500 features a 10-core architecture, similar to its predecessor.
- Enhanced CPU: It includes three Cortex-X925 CPU cores clocked at 2.59GHz, five Cortex-A725 CPU cores at 2.25GHz, and two Cortex-A520 CPU cores at 1.75GHz.
- Upgraded GPU: The AMD Radeon-based Xclipse 950 GPU has been enhanced with two additional GPU cores clocked at 1.3GHz.
Reference Design Note:
It’s important to note that the Geekbench benchmark was conducted on an Exynos Reference Design (ERD), a test platform used during chip development. This means the results may not accurately reflect the performance of the Exynos 2500 in a commercially available device.
While the Exynos 2500 shows promise based on its benchmark results, its future in the Galaxy S25 series remains uncertain. Samsung’s decision will likely depend on factors such as production yield, performance, and overall strategy. As we await further information, it’s clear that the competition for high-end smartphone processors is heating up.
