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Samsung Exynos SoC spec comparison (2026)
SoC Exynos 2500 Exynos 2400 Exynos 1580
CPU 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.3GHz
2x Cortex-A725 @ 2.74GHz
5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.36GHz
2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz
1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.2GHz
5x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz
4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz
1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz
3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz
4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz
Core Count Deca (10)
Tri-cluster (1+7+2)
Deca (10)
Tri-cluster (1+5+4)
Octa (8)
Tri-cluster (1+3+4)
GPU Samsung Xclipse 950 GPU
(AMD RDNA™ 3)
8WGP/8RB
Samsung Xclipse 940 GPU
(AMD RDNA™ 3)
6WGP/4RB
Samsung Xclipse 540 GPU
(3rd Gen Custom)
2WGP
AI / NPU 24K MAC NPU (59 TOPS)
(2×12K MAC clusters)
2-GNPU+2-SNPU + DSP
17K MAC NPU
2-GNPU+2-SNPU + DSP
6K MAC NPU (14.7 TOPS)
2MB memory capacity
Memory
Controller
LPDDR5X
(Speed not specified)
LPDDR5X
(Speed not specified)
LPDDR5
(Speed not specified)
Storage UFS 4.0 UFS 4.0 UFS 3.1
Display 4K/WQUXGA @ 120Hz 4K/WQUXGA @ 120Hz FHD+ @ 144Hz
ISP/Camera 18-bit ISP
Single 320MP (Max)
Single 108MP @ 30fps
Dual 64MP+32MP
18-bit ISP
Single 320MP (Max)
Single 108MP @ 30fps
Dual 64MP+32MP
12-bit ISP
Single 200MP (Max)
Single 64MP @ 30fps
Dual 32MP+32MP @ 30fps
Encode/
Decode
8K30 encoding
8K60 decoding

HEVC (H.265), VP9, AV1
8K30 encoding
8K60 decoding

HEVC (H.265), VP9, AV1
4K60 encoding/decoding

HEVC (H.265), VP9
Integrated
Radio
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
GNSS (analog interface)
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
GNSS (integrated block)
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.4
GNSS
Integrated Modem 5G NR Sub-6GHz: 9.64 Gbps (DL), 2.55 Gbps (UL)
5G NR mmWave: 12.1 Gbps (DL), 3.67 Gbps (UL)
LTE Cat.24 8CA 3 Gbps (DL), Cat.22 4CA 422 Mbps (UL)
3GPP Rel.17, 1024-QAM, NTN support
5G NR Sub-6GHz: 9.64 Gbps (DL), 2.55 Gbps (UL)
5G NR mmWave: 12.1 Gbps (DL), 3.67 Gbps (UL)
LTE Cat.24 8CA 3 Gbps (DL), Cat.22 4CA 422 Mbps (UL)
3GPP Rel.17, NTN support
5G NR Sub-6GHz: 5.1 Gbps (DL), 1.28 Gbps (UL)
5G NR mmWave: 4.84 Gbps (DL), 0.92 Gbps (UL)
LTE Cat.18 6CC 1.2 Gbps (DL), Cat.18 2CC 211 Mbps (UL)
Mfc. Process 3nm GAA
FOWLP packaging
4nm FinFET (3rd gen)
FOWLP packaging
4nm EUV FinFET (3rd gen)

Notable differences

  • Process Technology: The Exynos 2500 uses Samsung's most advanced 3nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) process, while both 2400 and 1580 use 4nm FinFET technology
  • CPU Architecture: The 1580 is the only octa-core design without a Cortex-X performance core, while flagship models feature deca-core configurations with latest X-series cores (X925 for 2500, X4 for 2400)
  • AI Performance: Significant scaling across generations - 6K MAC/14.7 TOPS (1580) → 17K MAC (2400) → 24K MAC/59 TOPS (2500), with the 2500 showing 39% improvement over 2400
  • GPU Architecture: All use AMD RDNA™ 3 based Xclipse GPUs but with different configurations - 2WGP (1580) → 6WGP/4RB (2400) → 8WGP/8RB (2500)
  • Ray Tracing: Hardware-accelerated ray tracing available on flagship models (2400/2500) with 28% FPS improvement on 2500
  • Packaging Innovation: Both 2400 and 2500 use FOWLP (Fan-out Wafer Level Package) for better thermal management, with 2400 being Samsung's first Exynos to adopt this technology
  • Connectivity: 2500 supports 1024-QAM modulation and non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite connectivity for coverage in cellular dead zones
  • Video Capabilities: Flagship models support 8K recording, while 1580 maxes out at 4K; only flagship models support AV1 codec
  • Camera ISP: 1580 uses 12-bit ISP while flagship models use 18-bit ISP, enabling better dynamic range and color depth
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