Exynos 2600 Enters Prototype Phase with Stunning Scores

Samsung is making waves in the chipmaking industry as its upcoming Exynos 2600 enters prototype production. Recent leaks reveal that the chipset not only exceeds expectations but also outperforms some of the most powerful processors in the market, including Apple’s A18 Pro.

Benchmark Leak Shows Major Performance Leap

Well-known tipster @OreXda shared Geekbench 6 results on X (formerly Twitter), initially reporting:

• 2,400 (single-core)

• 9,400 (multi-core)

However, he later corrected the scores to even higher numbers:

• 2,950 (single-core)

• 10,200 (multi-core)

Exynos 2600 Beats Apple A18 Pro in Multi-Core Performance

While Apple’s A18 Pro still leads in single-core tests, Samsung’s Exynos 2600 has surpassed it in multi-core performance—a significant achievement given Apple’s long-standing dominance in benchmarks.

Why Is the Exynos 2600 So Powerful?

Samsung has revamped its CPU design, shifting from a 10-core setup to a more efficient 8-core configuration:

• 2x high-performance Cortex-X cores

• 6x power-efficient Cortex-A cores

This change boosts both speed and battery efficiency, marking a major improvement over previous Exynos chips.

Big Upgrade Over Exynos 2400

Compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 2600 shows:

• 15% faster single-core performance

• 20% faster multi-core performance

These gains suggest Samsung is closing the gap with rivals like Qualcomm and Apple.

How Does It Compare to Upcoming Rivals?

• MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (rumored multi-core score: 11,000+) may still lead, but Samsung is now back in the high-performance race.

• The key unknown? Power efficiency—will the Exynos 2600 overheat or drain battery quickly?

What This Means for Future Galaxy Devices

If these benchmarks hold, the Exynos 2600 could be Samsung’s most powerful chip yet, making upcoming Galaxy smartphones faster and more competitive.

Stay tuned for more updates as testing continues!