During the recent Samsung System LSI Tech Day 2023 event, Samsung unveiled its latest Exynos 2400 chipset, which is expected to be used in the upcoming Galaxy S24 series set for release in January.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Exynos 2400:
Following the release of the Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung hinted at the possibility of using both Exynos and Snapdragon processors in its phone lineup, depending on the region. And now, it seems that Samsung has developed a new processor, the Exynos 2400, that is so powerful and exciting that it will be featured in the upcoming Galaxy S24 series.
During the System LSI Tech Day expo, Samsung revealed that the Exynos 2400 will offer improved CPU performance by 1.7 times and AI performance by 14.7 times compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 2200. Additionally, the Exynos 2400 will also introduce graphic technologies such as ray tracing for enhanced light effects and shadow rendering.
Specifications of Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:
Here is a breakdown of the key specifications for the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors:
– Exynos 2400 specs:
– Core configuration:
– 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.19 GHz
– 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9 GHz
– 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6 GHz
– 1x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95 GHz
– GPU: Samsung XClipse 940
– 5G modem: Exynos 5300 (10Gbps)
– Features: LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, 8K 60FPS video, 320MP camera, Two-way satellite communications
– Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 specs:
– Core configuration:
– 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3 GHz
– 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.15 GHz
– 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.96 GHz
– 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.27 GHz
– GPU: Adreno 750 (50% faster)
– 5G modem: Snapdragon X75 (10Gbps)
– Features: Not specified
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400 benchmarks and tests:
Both Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400 processors are expected to be manufactured in Samsung’s foundries, which is surprising considering that Qualcomm exclusively worked with TSMC for the Gen 2 processors in the Galaxy S23 series. However, leaked conversations between Qualcomm and its Korean partners suggest that Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 may be produced using a combination of 3nm and next-gen 4nm processes, which could prove to be beneficial given the challenges faced by Apple with the 3nm process.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor is anticipated to feature 2x Cortex-X4 cores, 4x Cortex-A720 cores, and 2x Cortex-A520 cores. In response, the Exynos 2400 is likely to strive for a similar core configuration. More details about Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be revealed on October 24, including its specifications for the Galaxy S24.
Galaxy S24 Ultra processor:
As previously rumored, the entire Galaxy S24 lineup sold in the US will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, including the new Qualcomm X75 5G modem. The Exynos 2400 processor will not be used in the top-tier Galaxy S24 Ultra model globally. Instead, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will exclusively feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This decision was made due to Samsung Electronics’ MX Division’s strong partnership with Qualcomm and the latter’s significant role as a major customer in the premium market for the Foundry Division.
In summary, the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ models will be equipped with the Exynos 2400 processor in regions like Korea and Europe. By doing so, Samsung can effectively manage costs for its MX mobile division while also supporting its System LSI department, which will produce the Exynos 2400 chip. According to a company official, this decision also takes into account the symbolic importance of the Korean market.
That’s all for now regarding the new Exynos 2400 chipset and its comparison with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for the upcoming Galaxy S24 series. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements from Phones Canada.
