Mumbai, March 28: The Exynos 2600, Samsung’s first chipset utilizing the 2nm process, aimed to enhance both performance and efficiency. However, recent tests reveal that it consumes 40% more power than its competitor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. At peak performance, the Exynos 2600 draws 30W, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 operates at just 21W, highlighting a significant efficiency gap.
TechStation365 conducted tests on devices including the Galaxy S26 with the Exynos 2600, the OnePlus 15 featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the Motorola Signature powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The focus was on Geekbench 6 scores and a Decompression Test involving a 20GB ZIP file.
In the tests, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 showcased impressive results:
– Single core: 3,641 points
– Multi core: 10,902 points
– Peak power draw: 21.48W
In contrast, the Exynos 2600’s performance was less impressive:
– Single core: 3,271 points
– Multi core: 10,745 points
– Peak power draw: 30.22W
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 also performed admirably:
– Single core: 2,904 points
– Multi core: 9,443 points
– Peak power draw: 21.89W
During the Decompression Test, the Exynos 2600 again fell short, reaching a peak power consumption of 7.8W. In comparison, both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 remained below 5W, with the latter completing the task more quickly.
These findings underscore TSMC’s continued advantage in chip efficiency over Samsung. TechStation365 concluded that the Exynos 2600 is a power-hungry chipset, requiring more energy to operate effectively. There are hopes for significant efficiency improvements in the upcoming Exynos 2700.
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