Even with increasing signs of the Exynos 2500's delay, Samsung has yet to make a final decision about it and intends to do so shortly. We had a sneak peek at the SoC on PowerBoard, where its GPU displayed a solid improvement compared to previous generations. In contrast, its performance on Geekbench isn't as striking.
Performance Metrics
The Exynos 2500 (s5e9955) achieved a score of 15,960 points in Geekbench's OpenCL test. This score falls short when compared to the Exynos 2400's Xclipse 940, which scored 16,946 points in the same benchmark. However, it’s worth considering that what we’re seeing might be a pre-production version, and the scores are likely to improve as development continues. The Xclipse 950 has a maximum clock speed of 1.3 GHz and features 8 WGPs (which equate to 16 CUs).
CPU Architecture Insights
We've also caught our first look at the Exynos 2500's CPU configuration. Unlike its predecessor, which had a 1+2+3+4 layout, this new chip opts for a unique 2+5+3 arrangement. The two E-cores operate at 1.75 GHz, the five mid-tier cores run at 2.25 GHz, and the three P-cores clock in at 2.59 GHz. Naturally, these clock speeds are not set in stone and may be altered before the product's official launch. When it comes to raw clock speed, the Exynos 2500 lags significantly behind competitors like the Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (also known as Snapdragon 8 Elite), making it interesting to see how it will compete in the market.
Geekbench
