A new Geekbench 6 test has surfaced on social media, showcasing the raw performance of what seems to be the final configuration of Samsung's upcoming flagship Exynos 2600 chip. While the Exynos 2600 does not surpass the established benchmark scores of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, it does manage to significantly narrow the performance gap that has persisted between these two System on Chips (SoCs).
The results from the Geekbench 6 tests indicate that the Samsung Exynos 2600 falls short of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in both single-core and multi-core performance metrics. To understand how these two chips stack up, let's take a closer look at the CPU configurations utilized in the tests.
The Exynos 2600 features:
6 CPU cores clocked at 2.76 GHz 3 CPU cores clocked at 3.26 GHz 1 CPU core clocked at 3.80 GHzIn contrast, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 boasts:
6 CPU cores clocked at 3.63 GHz 2 CPU cores clocked at 4.61 GHzIt is essential to note that the maximum performance core on the Exynos 2600 operates at a frequency that is only 4.6 percent higher than the efficiency cores of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Additionally, the two performance cores on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 clock in at an impressive 21 percent higher than the comparable performance core on the Exynos 2600.
So, how did the Samsung Exynos 2600 perform against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5? Here are the actual Geekbench 6 scores for both chips:
When we compare these benchmark results, we can derive several key insights:
The single-core performance of the Samsung Exynos 2600 is approximately 37 percent higher than that of its predecessor, the Exynos 2500. However, it still falls about 10 percent short of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In terms of multi-core performance, the Exynos 2600 achieves around 29 percent improvement over the Exynos 2500, yet is still 6.25 percent lower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.Given the lower clock frequencies of the Exynos 2600 CPU cores, these results are not entirely unexpected. Remarkably, the Exynos 2600 holds up reasonably well against the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, particularly considering that its maximum performance CPU core is significantly underclocked compared to the two performance CPU cores of the Snapdragon.
Interestingly, previous reports have indicated that the Exynos 2600 outperformed Apple's A19 Pro chip in the multi-core Geekbench 6 test. However, it's important to highlight that Samsung's Exynos chipsets have a reputation for overheating and throttling, which can adversely affect their real-world performance.
As we look ahead, it remains to be seen how the new Exynos 2600 chipset will perform within the much-anticipated Galaxy S26 series. With competitive benchmarks and potential for real-world challenges, the upcoming release will be crucial in determining the Exynos 2600's standing in the smartphone processor market.
