Samsung Begins Mass Production of Exynos 2500 SoC, but Low Yields Expected to Limit Monthly Output

Although the Exynos 2500 was initially expected to launch alongside Samsung’s Galaxy S25 to rival the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its debut has faced delays. Fortunately, reports indicate that Samsung is still moving forward with the Exynos 2500, aiming for a reveal in the latter half of 2025. Recent updates confirm that mass production of the chipset has begun; however, challenges regarding the low yields of the 3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) technology have limited its availability.

Production Constraints Limit Exynos 2500 Availability

A recent analysis from @Jukanlosreve, shared by The Bell, reveals that Samsung is currently capable of producing approximately 5, 000 units of the Exynos 2500 each month. This figure raises concerns about its potential application, especially given Samsung’s history of shipping millions of devices annually, suggesting the chipset may only feature in a single flagship model.

Reports indicate that the Exynos 2500 is set to enter its testing phase by March 2025, but with current yields below 50%, the output from factories remains limited. This scarcity has sparked speculation that the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be one of the few devices to utilize this new system-on-chip (SoC), with earlier insights hinting at specifications that include the same 10-core CPU architecture found in the Exynos 2400.

Graphics Performance Boosted by Collaboration with AMD

In terms of graphics capabilities, AMD is rumored to collaborate with Samsung to integrate the new Xclipse 950 GPU, based on the advanced RDNA 3.5 architecture. While these specifications sound promising, performance benchmarks tell a different story. According to leaked data from Geekbench 6, the Exynos 2500 trails behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite in both single-core and multi-core performance metrics, which raises questions about its inclusion in Samsung’s flagship series.

This decision may afford Samsung an opportunity to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 at a more competitive price point without incorporating the Snapdragon 8 Elite, thus potentially enhancing profit margins from the foldable’s sales. As the anticipation builds for the Exynos 2500, we can only hope that it surpasses expectations upon its official release. We will continue to monitor the developments and provide our readers with timely updates.

News Source: The Bell

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