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Exynos 2500: Samsung's new 3nm chip with AMD GPU

Samsung has finally made the Exynos 2500 official, its latest processor for high-end smartphones, marking the beginning of a new era for the brand by using 3-nanometer manufacturing technology in mobile devices for the first time. This launch represents a clear commitment to energy efficiency and performance, with its debut expected in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7, which will hit the market next month. The Exynos 2500 stands out for its CPU architecture consisting of ten cores, distributed as follows: one Cortex-X5 core at 3.3 GHz, two Cortex-A725 at 2.74 GHz, five Cortex-A725 at 2.36 GHz and two Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz.

In the graphics field, Samsung has opted for the Xclipse 950 GPU, developed in partnership with AMD and based on the RDNA 3 architecture. This GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, offering more realistic and fluid graphics, especially in next-generation games. The Xclipse 950 has eight workgroup processors, ensuring a robust response in graphics-intensive applications.

The new processor integrates an ISP (image signal processor) capable of supporting camera sensors of up to 320 megapixels and 8K video recording at 30 frames per second. For those who focus on photography, the Exynos 2500 offers zero shutter lag with 108MP sensors or dual 64MP+32MP configurations, as well as 4K recording at 120fps with 10-bit HDR.

The Exynos 2500 supports LPDDR5X memory up to 9.6Gbps and UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring superior read and write speeds and a smoother user experience. In terms of connectivity, the processor features an integrated 5G modem with download speeds of up to 12.1Gbps, as well as support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and USB 3.2 Type-C. One of the big new features is support for direct connection to low-Earth orbit satellites, facilitating emergency calls and messages in places without mobile network coverage. 

Artificial intelligence and energy efficiency...Samsung has also improved its performance in artificial intelligence, with a 39% faster NPU (neural processing unit) compared to the previous generation, enabling advanced AI processing directly on the device. The 3nm manufacturing process, combined with the FOWLP packaging, translates into greater energy efficiency, something crucial for foldable devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

With the introduction of the Exynos 2500, Samsung is moving away from its exclusive dependence on Snapdragon processors in its foldables, betting on its own solution that combines performance, efficiency and technological innovation. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be the first model to receive this new processor, marking a shift in the brand's strategy for the premium segment.

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