Samsung is reportedly planning a major shift in its mobile chipset strategy with the upcoming Exynos 2800 processor. According to a tip shared on social media, the South Korean tech giant may return to designing proprietary CPU and GPU cores for its Galaxy devices. This would mark a departure from the recent reliance on ARM CPU cores and AMD RDNA-based GPUs in its flagship Exynos chipsets.
The Exynos 2800 could revive Samsung’s in-house CPU and GPU development, a move that follows years of relying on off-the-shelf ARM solutions. The company previously discontinued its “Mongoose” CPU cores and downsized the team responsible for custom designs, opting instead for standard cores. If the reports are accurate, the Exynos 2800 would combine these custom components with new fabrication advances for improved performance and efficiency.
Recent innovations, such as the 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process introduced with the Exynos 2600, could also be applied to the Exynos 2800. These advancements aim to enhance efficiency, thermals, and AI and gaming performance. The Exynos 2600 already features Heat Pass Block technology to optimize heat transfer and lower thermal resistance, which may also benefit the new processor. While Samsung has not confirmed the Exynos 2800 or its architecture, the rumors suggest a renewed focus on high-performance, proprietary designs for future Galaxy devices.