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The 3nm GAA process was a challenging phase for Samsung, but the company has made significant progress on its 2nm GAA node. The Exynos 2600, announced by Samsung, will be the first System-on-Chip (SoC) mass-produced using this technology.
### A Closer Look at Samsung’s 2nm GAA Process
To compete with TSMC, Samsung needs to improve both its yields and technological competitiveness. Recent reports indicate that Samsung’s 2nm GAA yields are around 30%, which is much better than the 3nm GAA technology issues faced previously.
The Exynos 2600 is scheduled for mass production by the end of September, suggesting improved yields. This process can deliver up to 12% increased performance and 25% better power efficiency compared to 3nm GAA. The GAA architecture allows for greater flexibility in chipset design, potentially enabling cost savings.
### Specifications: CPU, GPU, NPU, and Other Details
Samsung has admitted that the Exynos 2600’s Neural Processing Unit will provide a significant performance boost over previous generations. The SoC is expected to feature a 10-core configuration with a ‘1 + 3 + 6’ cluster. Initial testing showed lower clock speeds for all cores, but recent benchmarks indicate impressive multi-threaded scores.
### Overheating Concerns: Samsung’s Heat Pass Block (HPB) Technology
To address overheating issues, Samsung is implementing the Heat Pass Block (HPB) technology on its first 2nm GAA chip. This technology acts as a heatsink similar to notebook cooling solutions, mitigating temperature increases caused by DRAM chips.
### Which Galaxy S26 Version Will Ship with the Exynos 2600?
Traditionally, Samsung has equipped its Galaxy S Ultra models exclusively with Snapdragon processors. However, an analyst suggests that the Exynos 2600 could power the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung will likely adopt a dual-sourcing approach, depending on market regions.
### Potential Launch
Historically, Samsung announces new Exynos chipsets before releasing its next flagship smartphone series. Assuming this timeline holds, we might see an Exynos 2600 launch in October.
Will the Exynos 2600 finally make Samsung a worthy rival to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and other leading processors?
