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  • The yield rate of Exynos 2400 is currently at 60%

    In October of the preceding year, Samsung heralded the advent of its latest mobile processor innovation, the Exynos 2400, marking a significant leap forward from its Exynos 2200 predecessor. This new chipset boasts a substantial 70% enhancement in CPU performance and a staggering 14.7-fold acceleration in artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Additionally, it introduces the RDNA 3 architecture to its GPU, significantly elevating gaming experiences and ray tracing capabilities.

    Manufactured using Samsung’s advanced 4LPP+ process, recent revelations by enthusiasts suggest a yield rate of 60%, slightly trailing behind TSMC’s N4P process at 70%. Yet, considering Samsung’s yield was a mere 25% approximately 12 to 18 months prior, this represents a monumental stride in progress.

    Despite the 4LPP+ process not equating to the N4P’s efficiency, and the Exynos 2400 not outperforming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by a wide margin, the disparity has considerably narrowed. Samsung is poised to amplify production, maintaining a 60% yield rate. Rumors hint at Google’s forthcoming Tensor G4 potentially employing the 4LPP+ manufacturing process later this year, bearing similarities to the Exynos 2400, raising anticipation for further improvements in yield rates.

    The Exynos 2400’s CPU configuration features a sophisticated quad-cluster architecture, comprising a super-core (Cortex-X4@3.20GHz), two high-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.90GHz), three medium-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.60GHz), and four efficiency cores (Cortex-A520@2.00GHz), totaling ten cores. It also incorporates a “17K MAC” NPU and an integrated 5G modem capable of delivering downlink speeds of up to 12.1Gbps and uplink speeds of up to 3.67Gbps, supporting Sub-6GHz with downlink/uplink speeds of 9.64/2.55Gbps.

  • Secret Specs Revealed: Exynos 2400’s Hidden GPU Powers Up (1095 MHz!)

    In October this year, Samsung launched its latest mobile processor, the Exynos 2400. This processor features the Xclipse 940 GPU, based on the RDNA 3 architecture, offering enhanced gaming and ray-tracing performance. However, Samsung did not provide specific specifications for this new GPU.

    Recent online disclosures reveal that Samsung has significantly increased the frequency of the Xclipse 940 GPU, nearly doubling it from 555 MHz to 1095 MHz compared to the Xclipse 920 used in the Exynos 2200. Like the Xclipse 920, the Xclipse 940 is equipped with 6 WGP units and 12 CUs. Rumors suggest that the Xclipse 940 uses 14GB of VRAM, theoretically sufficient to run the latest mobile games employing ray-tracing technology.

    Undoubtedly, increasing the frequency is the most direct way to enhance the performance of the Xclipse 940 GPU. Previously leaked benchmarks indicated that the graphical performance of the Exynos 2400 is quite impressive, closely matching the performance of Qualcomm’s third-generation Snapdragon 8, which features the Adreno 750 GPU.

    There were past reports that Samsung had to reduce the CPU and GPU frequencies of the Exynos 2200 due to overheating issues, clearly impacting its performance capabilities. The Exynos 2400 is rumored to be manufactured using a 4nm LPP+ process and employs Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FoWLP) for the first time, with Samsung aiming to occupy less packaging space, make the chip thinner, and improve its heat dissipation.

    Furthermore, the CPU section of the Exynos 2400 features a 1+2+3+4 quad-cluster architecture, including one super-large core (Cortex-X4@3.10GHz), two high-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.90GHz), three low-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.60GHz), and four small cores (Cortex-A520@1.80GHz), totaling ten cores. According to Samsung, the performance of the Exynos 2400 has improved by 70% compared to the Exynos 2200.

  • Samsung Exynos 2400 may benefit from FoWLP packaging

    In October this year, Samsung launched its latest generation mobile processor, the Exynos 2400. Building upon the foundation of the Exynos 2200, Samsung implemented several enhancements. Notably, the CPU performance has been boosted by an impressive 70%, while the acceleration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads has skyrocketed by a staggering 14.7 times. Additionally, the GPU now incorporates the RDNA 3 architecture, offering improved gaming and ray-tracing capabilities.

    However, at the time of release, Samsung did not disclose specific details, such as the fabrication process and packaging used for the SoC. Recently, some netizens have revealed that the Exynos 2400 boasts numerous design advantages. These include a GPU co-designed with AMD, boasting graphic performance surpassing Apple’s A17 Pro; the use of a 4nm LPP+ manufacturing process, where Samsung’s accumulated process expertise contributes to higher yield rates and performance; and the first application of Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FoWLP), which occupies less packaging area compared to traditional packaging, allows for more contact points without increasing the chip size, and results in a thinner chip with improved heat dissipation.

    According to previously leaked benchmark scores, the Exynos 2400’s Xclipse 940 GPU does indeed show substantial performance improvements, exceeding the second-generation Snapdragon 8 and slightly below the third-generation Snapdragon 8. Of course, what is of greater concern is the power consumption and heat dissipation performance, which were among the primary criticisms of the previous Exynos 2200.

    The CPU configuration of the Exynos 2400 follows a 1+2+3+4 quad-cluster architecture, comprising 1 super-core (Cortex-X4@3.10GHz), 2 high-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.90GHz), 3 low-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.60GHz), and 4 small cores (Cortex-A520@1.80GHz), totaling 10 cores. According to Samsung, the performance has improved by 70% compared to the Exynos 2200, raising questions about whether it can keep pace with Qualcomm’s advancements.

  • Samsung Exynos 2400 graphics performance is slightly inferior to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

    A few days ago, Samsung unveiled its next-generation mobile processor, the Exynos 2400. Building upon the foundation of the Exynos 2200, Samsung has incorporated numerous enhancements. Notably, CPU performance has soared by 70%, while artificial intelligence (AI) workload acceleration has witnessed a staggering 14.7-fold increase. Additionally, with the integration of the RDNA 3 architecture, the GPU now boasts superior gaming and ray-tracing capabilities.

    Recent leaks pertaining to single-core and multi-core benchmark performances reveal scores of 2067/6520 for the Exynos 2400, trailing behind the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which, purportedly featuring Qualcomm’s third-generation Snapdragon 8, scored 2234/6807. Although the Exynos 2400’s CPU performance slightly lags behind its competitor, many are intrigued to see if the Xclipse 940, with its new architecture, could outperform the Adreno 750 in GPU prowess.

    According to a Wccftech report, the Galaxy S24+ models featuring the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 respectively appeared in the Geekbench 6’s OpenCL and Vulkan tests, identified by the model numbers SM-S926B and SM-S926U. In the OpenCL domain, both processors exhibited comparable performances, with scores of 14918 and 15055 for the Exynos 2400 and the third-generation Snapdragon 8 respectively, the latter merely edging out by a marginal 0.9%. However, in the Vulkan tests, the Snapdragon 8 showcased a discernible advantage, scoring 17031, a 10% lead over the Exynos 2400’s 15479.

    Transitioning to the RDNA 3 architecture, the Exynos 2400 has made significant strides in graphical performance, markedly surpassing the Xclipse 920. It’s imperative to note that power efficiency remains one of the paramount metrics for mobile SoCs. Given the variances between Samsung’s 4nm LPP+ process and TSMC’s N4P process, real-world application performances may not necessarily mirror benchmark outcomes.

  • Samsung Exynos 2400 may be manufactured using a 4nm process

    As the yield rate of the 4nm process escalates, Samsung is increasingly inclined to integrate the Exynos 2400 into the Galaxy S24 series. According to Wccftech, Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S24 series will reintroduce a dual-platform strategy, offering versions equipped with the Exynos 2400 and the third-generation Snapdragon 8, the former being designated for Europe and certain specific regions.

    It is understood that the CPU component of the Exynos 2400 will transition to the latest Arm V9.2 cores, exclusively supporting 64-bit, rumored to adopt a quad-cluster design: one ultra-large core (Cortex-X4@3.10GHz), two high-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.90GHz), three mid-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.60GHz), and four smaller cores (Cortex-A520@1.80GHz), culminating in a ten-core configuration. For its GPU, the device employs the Xclipse 940 based on the RDNA 2 architecture, boasting 6 WGPs and 12 CUs, effectively doubling the scale of the Xclipse 920 (3 CUs) utilized in the Exynos 2200.

    Furthermore, the Exynos 2400 supports 8.5Gbps-speed LPDDR5X memory; UFS 4.0 storage compatibility; is equipped with the Exynos 5300 modem, achieving a maximum 10Gbps downstream speed and an impressive 3.87Gbps upstream speed, while also endorsing bidirectional satellite communication and the cutting-edge 3GPP 5G Version 18 network. It also supports imaging up to 320-megapixel and 8K@60fps video capture. Enhanced AI applications are also a notable upgrade.

    Crafted using Samsung’s refined 4nm process, the Exynos 2400 promises tangible improvements in performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 2200. Earlier reports also suggested that Samsung plans to deploy the I-Cube packaging technology for the Exynos 2400, considered a derivative of the Fo-WLP (Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging) which enables reduced chip thickness while amplifying its power efficiency. Speculations among industry insiders posit that Samsung’s shift towards the I-Cube might be an initiative to curtail costs.

  • Galaxy S24 series will feature the Exynos 2400 in the Southeast Asian region

    As previously reported, as Samsung’s 4nm process yield rate improves, the company now favors incorporating the Exynos 2400 into the Galaxy S24 lineup. Samsung is likely to re-employ a dual-platform strategy for the Galaxy S24 series next year, featuring versions equipped with the Exynos 2400 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, respectively, with SoC variations depending on the sales region.

    According to Wccftech, informed sources reveal that Samsung is testing the Exynos 2400 in both the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ models while planning to abandon the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform in corresponding models sold in Southeast Asia.

    Prior information indicated that Samsung would only adopt a dual-platform strategy for a single Galaxy S24 model. However, it seems that if circumstances allow, Samsung aims to use the Exynos 2400 in the Galaxy S24 series as extensively as possible. Contrasting with previous approaches, Samsung chose Qualcomm’s platform for the Galaxy S22 series sold in Southeast Asia rather than their in-house Exynos chips. This situation has changed for the Galaxy S24 series, and it is presently unclear what considerations Samsung has made. Moreover, it is unknown whether similar adjustments will occur in other regions.

    It is understood that the CPU portion of the Exynos 2400 features a 1+2+3+4 quad-cluster architecture, comprising one ultra-large core (Cortex-X4@3.10GHz), two high-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.90GHz), three low-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720@2.60GHz), and four small cores (Cortex-A520@1.80GHz), culminating in a total of ten cores. Furthermore, Samsung plans to employ fan-out wafer-level packaging (FoWLP) technology on the Exynos 2400, signifying reduced package dimensions and enhanced integration, thereby bolstering performance and diminishing power consumption.

  • Samsung is inclined to include the Exynos 2400 in the Galaxy S24 series

    Previous reports have indicated that the Exynos 2400 will feature significant enhancements in both CPU and GPU configurations, with Samsung striving to incorporate it into next year’s Galaxy S24 lineup. Samsung’s recent advancements in the 4nm process seem to have instilled a sense of optimism.

    According to Notebookcheck, recent rumors suggest that Samsung is inclined to include the Exynos 2400 in the Galaxy S24 series, with performance improvements being one of the reasons. It is reported that the Exynos 2400 scores an average of 1530 points for single-core and 6210 points for multi-core performance in Geekbench 5 benchmark tests, outperforming Qualcomm’s second-generation Snapdragon 8cx (1556 points for single-core/4987 points for multi-core) in multi-core performance while maintaining comparable single-core results.

    It is understood that the CPU configuration of the Exynos 2400 consists of a 1+2+3+4 quad-cluster architecture, featuring one super-large core (Cortex-X4 @ 3.10GHz), two high-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720 @ 2.90GHz), three low-frequency large cores (Cortex-A720 @ 2.60GHz), and four small cores (Cortex-A520 @ 1.80GHz), totaling 10 cores. Furthermore, Samsung plans to employ Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FoWLP) technology on the Exynos 2400, indicating smaller packaging dimensions, higher integration, improved performance, and reduced power consumption.

    It remains uncertain whether the Exynos 2400’s benchmark scores can rival Qualcomm’s third-generation Snapdragon 8cx, but at least there is some anticipation, provided the results are accurate. In any case, the likelihood of Samsung reintroducing a dual-platform strategy for next year’s Galaxy S24 series is steadily increasing, with both Exynos 2400 and third-generation Snapdragon 8cx versions available, and the specific SoC changes dependent on the region of sale.

    Samsung has employed a dual-platform strategy for its flagship Galaxy series models for many years, but it is rumored that next year’s Galaxy S24 series may be slightly different. Among the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra models, only the Galaxy S24 is expected to offer a version equipped with the Exynos 2400.

  • Rumors suggest progress in Samsung Exynos 2400 development

    During the Galaxy Unpack 2023 event on February 1st, Samsung unveiled the next generation Galaxy S23 series flagship smartphones. In an unprecedented move, all three Galaxy S23 models feature a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 platform, with no Exynos chip versions offered. Last year’s Galaxy S22 series, equipped with the Exynos 2200, faced performance issues, prompting Samsung to suspend Exynos chip usage in the Galaxy S23 series.

    Recent reports suggest Samsung has resolved a series of obstacles with its 4nm process, improving performance, reducing power consumption, and increasing density in its third-generation 4nm technology, while also raising the yield rate to 60%. The advancements seemingly offer Samsung hope, with insiders revealing that the latest 4nm process, dubbed 4LPP or 4LPP+, has made progress on the Exynos 2400. The success of this SoC, however, depends on Samsung’s implementation.

    Samsung Exynos 2400

    Some netizens have questioned this claim, arguing whether Samsung achieved a rapid yield rate improvement by allegedly stealing from TSMC to ensure Exynos 2400 project development. Although some media outlets have raised similar doubts, there is currently insufficient evidence to support these accusations.

    According to earlier statements, the Exynos 2400 has been approved for mass production, with samples scheduled for delivery before June 2023. At 130mm2, this chip is Samsung’s largest to date, 30% larger than the Exynos 2200 and almost equivalent to Apple’s M1 chip. On the other hand, rumors suggest that next year’s Galaxy S24 series will still exclusively use Qualcomm’s technology, likely employing a custom third-generation Snapdragon 8 platform.