Samsung's Exynos 2700 Crushes Qualcomm Flagship in Performance Tests
Samsung's Exynos 2700 beats Qualcomm's flagship chip by nearly 20% in CPU and graphics tests, ahead of its Galaxy S27 debut.
In a major shift for the smartphone processor landscape, Samsung Electronics' upcoming Samsung Exynos 2700 performance has reportedly eclipsed Qualcomm's top-tier flagship chip. Internal benchmark tests reveal that the next-generation processor has outperformed its rival by nearly 20 per cent in multicore CPU tests, signaling a powerhouse debut for the chip expected to drive the future Galaxy S27 series.
The Numbers: Exynos 2700 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
According to a report by The Korea Herald, Samsung pitted the Exynos 2700 against Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6—the high-end processor currently powering the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. The results indicate a significant lead for the South Korean tech giant.
In Geekbench 6.5 multicore CPU tests, the Exynos 2700 achieved a score of approximately 13,000, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 trailed behind with a score of around 11,000. This trend continued in Geekbench 7.0 multicore tests, where the Samsung chipset maintained a lead of nearly 15 per cent.
The gap becomes even more pronounced when compared to the standard version of Qualcomm's chip. Against the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (used in the Xiaomi 18 Pro), the Exynos 2700 recorded staggering leads: 44 per cent higher in Geekbench 6.5 and 36 per cent higher in Geekbench 7.0 multicore tests.
Gaming and Graphics: A New Contender
Beyond raw processing power, Samsung is making massive strides in visual performance. The Exynos 2700 has reportedly outperformed the Snapdragon's Extreme model in graphics tests, which are critical for high-end gaming and seamless video playback.
- Peak Graphics: Under demanding gaming conditions using advanced graphics technologies, the Exynos 2700 beat the Qualcomm chip by approximately 20 per cent.
- 3D Gaming: In tests assessing basic graphics processing for high-end 3D games, Samsung's chip recorded scores roughly 5 per cent higher than its competitor.
The Secret Sauce: 2nm Tech and Thermal Management
The leap in performance is attributed to Samsung's cutting-edge manufacturing and design. The Exynos 2700 is expected to be built using the SF2P, which is Samsung's second-generation 2-nanometre (nm) fabrication process. Smaller nanometre processes typically allow for more transistors in a smaller space, leading to better efficiency and speed.
Furthermore, Samsung is addressing one of the biggest hurdles in mobile processing: heat. The new chip is expected to feature an upgraded heat path block. This specialized packaging technology is designed to improve heat dissipation, ensuring that the processor can maintain peak performance without throttling due to overheating.
Looking Ahead
Designed by Samsung's System LSI division, the Exynos series continues to evolve. While the previous Exynos 2600 powers select Galaxy S26 models and the Galaxy Z Flip8, the Exynos 2700 is positioned to be the crown jewel of the upcoming Galaxy S27 lineup, promising a new era of speed and efficiency for Samsung users.