Here is something were looking for some clarity on, the GPU in the new Samsung Exynos chip. (somehow the links to references did not survive cut and paste)
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New topic. What is known about Samsung Xclipse 960 GPU?
The Samsung Xclipse 960 is an integrated GPU (iGPU) developed by Samsung in collaboration with AMD, expected to debut in the Exynos 2600 SoC for upcoming flagship smartphones like the Galaxy S26 series.
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It builds on previous Xclipse models (e.g., Xclipse 920 in Exynos 2200 and Xclipse 940 in Exynos 2400), continuing Samsung's push for high-end mobile graphics to compete with Qualcomm's Adreno and Apple's A-series GPUs.
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Architecture and Specs- Base Architecture: Based on AMD's RDNA4 graphics architecture, an upgrade from the RDNA3 in prior models.
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This enables features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing for more realistic lighting and shadows in games.
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- Core Configuration: Features 4 Work Group Processors (WGPs), equivalent to 8 Compute Units (CUs).
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Clock speeds are rumored to reach up to around 1.1-1.2 GHz, though benchmarks show throttling in tests.
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- Manufacturing: Likely fabricated on Samsung's 2nm process node as part of the Exynos 2600, contributing to improved efficiency.
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Performance
Leaked benchmarks provide early insights, though these are from prototypes and may not reflect final retail performance:- In 3DMark Wildlife Extreme, it scores around 5,800 points, indicating strong graphics capabilities.
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- Compared to competitors, it's reportedly 15% faster than the Adreno 830 GPU in Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite, with up to 75% higher overall GPU performance than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
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Geekbench Vulkan scores from prototypes show around 10,000-11,000 points, suggesting solid gains over the Xclipse 940's ~7,000-8,000.
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- It's optimized for console-like visuals, AI-enhanced graphics, and efficiency in power-constrained mobile devices, but real-world tests note thermal throttling during sustained loads.
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Integration and AvailabilityThe Xclipse 960 is integrated into the Exynos 2600 SoC, which features a revised tri-cluster CPU setup (e.g., 1x Cortex-X5 Ultra at 3.8 GHz, 3x Cortex-A730 at 3.26 GHz, and 6x Cortex-A730 at 2.75 GHz in prototypes).
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This combo aims to position Samsung's flagships as competitive in gaming and AI tasks. The Exynos 2600 is confirmed for the Galaxy S26 lineup, with a potential launch in early 2026.
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However, much of the information stems from leaks and benchmarks, as Samsung has not officially detailed the GPU yet—rumors suggest it's a dark horse in the mobile GPU race but faces challenges in consistency compared to Qualcomm.
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