Samsung’s silent revolution: exynos 2700 benchmark hints at a long-awaited leap
After years of playing catch-up, Samsung appears to be finally shaking off the shackles of Qualcomm, with an early Geekbench benchmark revealing the Exynos 2700’s surprising potential.
A quiet storm brewing
The benchmark, spotted by Abhishek Yadav, showcased a CPU score of 2,603 in the single-core test and a remarkable 10,350 in the multi-core, suggesting a significant step forward for Samsung’s mobile processing efforts. This isn’t a landslide victory, certainly – early tests are rarely conclusive – but it’s a clear signal. A prototype device running Android 16 with 12GB of RAM was used for the test, sporting a 2.78GHz prime core, four 2.88GHz performance cores, a 2.30GHz low-power core, and a 2.40GHz efficiency core, all driven by the Xclipse 970 GPU.
Engineering early: a prototype's promise
It’s crucial to understand this is a preliminary assessment. The presence of an ERD identifier indicates Samsung is operating with an engineering board, potentially even a pre-release version of the Galaxy S27 software. This suggests a substantial development cycle is underway – and frankly, it’s overdue. The S26 Ultra’s reliance on Qualcomm has been a persistent thorn in Samsung’s side, fueling skepticism amongst consumers.
2Nm and beyond: a performance boost
The Exynos 2700 is slated to be manufactured on an improved 2nm process, following the 2nm Exynos 2600. Samsung is projecting a 12% performance uplift and a 25% reduction in power consumption, a compelling proposition. Beyond the core CPU, the Xclipse 970 GPU is expected to significantly outperform its predecessor, targeting a score exceeding 15,618 in OpenCL testing. This is a deliberate attempt to close the gap with Qualcomm’s established dominance.
A market need
The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s continued use of Qualcomm processors underscores the ongoing demand for a robust, competitive alternative. While previous Exynos iterations have faced challenges, the potential improvements outlined here – coupled with a longer development timeline – could finally deliver a chip capable of challenging Qualcomm’s reign. The market desperately needs this level of competition.