Samsung is set to introduce its first 2nm smartphone chip, the Exynos 2600, later this year. It is expected to power the Galaxy S26 series in various markets in 2026. Initial leaks offered insights into the hardware’s potential technical specifications. However, recent Geekbench results are giving us a clearer picture of the performance of the Exynos 2600 chip.
A Geekbench benchmark listing for the Exynos 2600 recently appeared, and the initial scores were quite low. However, this is fairly typical for early development stages. The finding mainly served to confirm that Samsung is already testing and tuning the chip. Good news, though: following these initial tests, the chip is now showing significantly enhanced performance. The new figures are more in line with what one would expect from a high-end processor.
Samsung tuning Exynos 2600 chip’s performance, Geekbench benchmarks show
Specifically, the Exynos 2600 now achieved scores of 2,810 in single-core performance and 9,301 in multi-core performance on Geekbench. To put that in perspective, earlier benchmarks for this hardware showed scores of 2,155 and 7,788 in the same tests. This clearly shows a substantial performance increase.
These updated benchmark figures could be closer to what the final version of the chip will offer. However, with several months remaining until the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung likely has more time to refine and optimize the chip. In fact, despite these gains, there is still room for improvement.
Still room for improvement
Even the updated scores place the Exynos 2600 just below the current Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The gap would likely be even larger when compared to the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip. So, Samsung must work on squeezing every last drop of performance out of its SoC. We also have to consider the rumors about a possible Samsung-made 2nm version of the Snapdragon chip. The latest rumors on the matter claim that the idea is still on the table. So, there could still be surprises in the coming months.
A notable feature of the Exynos 2600 is its implementation of ARM’s latest Travis cores. This architecture enables it to achieve higher scores than MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 chip, even when running at lower clock frequencies. The chip’s 2nm technology and deca-core architecture could also contribute to its robust performance. Hopefully, beyond raw power, Samsung has also prioritized energy efficiency. After all, this is an area where previous Exynos hardware has sometimes faced challenges.
