Key Takeaways
1. The Galaxy S26 series will feature the Exynos 2600 SoC, with at least two models powered by this chip.
2. The Exynos 2600’s Xclipse 960 GPU shows strong performance in benchmarks, competing closely with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
3. The Galaxy S26 achieved a score of 8,262 points in the Basemark’s In Vitro benchmark, showcasing its ray tracing capabilities.
4. The Xclipse 960 GPU is approximately 10% faster than the Adreno 840, but actual performance may vary in real-world scenarios.
5. The Exynos 2600 is expected to offer comparable CPU performance to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with hopes that the Xclipse 960 maintains its GPU performance.
With the upcoming launch of the Galaxy S26 series, more details have emerged regarding the Exynos 2600 SoC that will power at least two of the three models. A prior listing on Geekbench suggested that this chip could compete closely with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in terms of GPU performance. Now, we have another look at the Exynos 2600’s Xclipse 960 GPU, this time through a lesser-known benchmark test.
Benchmark Insights
The Basemark’s In Vitro benchmark evaluates the ray tracing capabilities of mobile GPUs. According to the results, the base model of the Galaxy S26 achieved a score of 8,262 points, confirmed by its model number (SM-S942B). This listing verifies that it operates on the S5E9965 board with the Xclipse 960 GPU. Notably, the only device that surpasses the Galaxy S26 in performance is another Exynos 2600, but it is tested on a board rather than a commercial smartphone. Unfortunately, the information does not disclose any specific details, but earlier Geekbench results indicate it will feature 4 WGP/8 CUs.
Performance Comparisons
When it comes to performance, the Xclipse 960 claims to be around 10% faster than the Adreno 840 GPU found in the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, the Powerboard benchmark suite has a history of favoring Exynos GPUs over their Snapdragon counterparts, which means the actual performance difference in real-world scenarios might be smaller. Regarding the GPU’s architecture, one source mentions that the Xclipse 960 was designed by Samsung in-house, while another reports that it incorporates AMD’s RDNA 4 technology.
Future Prospects
An earlier Geekbench listing suggested that the Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 would offer comparable CPU performance. If this holds true for the final product, then all the Xclipse 960 needs to do is maintain its performance in the GPU area. This would help calm worries about Exynos chips, which have struggled in recent years to match the performance of similarly equipped options from Qualcomm and MediaTek.
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