News in short

• Samsung’s Exynos 2700 reportedly outperformed Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips in internal tests.
• The Exynos chip scored up to 44% higher in reported Geekbench 6.5 multi-core testing.
• The chipset is tipped to feature a 10-core CPU with two high-performance and eight performance cores.
• Reported graphics gains range from 5% to 20%, depending on the test.
• Select Samsung Galaxy S27 models could use Exynos 2700, while other variants may feature Snapdragon chips.

Samsung’s next flagship smartphone chip could challenge Qualcomm’s dominance in high-end Android performance. The upcoming Exynos 2700 reportedly outperformed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series in Samsung’s internal benchmark tests.

The chipset is expected to power select models in the Samsung Galaxy S27 lineup. According to a report by South Korean publication Chosun Biz, the Exynos 2700 delivered higher multi-core CPU scores than devices powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship processors.

The reported results suggest that Samsung could narrow the performance gap between its Exynos chips and Snapdragon alternatives. However, these figures come from internal testing and require independent verification.

Exynos 2700 reportedly beats Snapdragon in Geekbench tests

According to the report, Samsung compared an Exynos 2700-powered device against the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. These phones reportedly use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipsets, respectively.

In Geekbench 6.5 multi-core testing, the Exynos-powered device reportedly scored around 20% higher than the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Its lead reached 15% in Geekbench 7.0 multi-core testing.

The reported gap was larger against the Xiaomi 18 Pro. The Exynos 2700 device reportedly scored 44% higher in Geekbench 6.5 and 36% higher in Geekbench 7.0 multi-core tests.

These figures could signal a significant improvement for Samsung’s in-house silicon. However, benchmark results depend on several factors, including device cooling, software optimisation and power limits. The report does not provide single-core results, which would offer another perspective on CPU performance.

The comparisons also remain preliminary. Independent tests will be necessary to determine whether retail Galaxy S27 devices can reproduce these results under everyday conditions.

Samsung Exynos 2700 may feature a 10-core CPU

The Exynos 2700 is tipped to use a 10-core CPU configuration. The reported design includes two high-performance C2-Ultra cores and eight C2-Pro cores running at different clock speeds.

By comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is reported to use an eight-core CPU. A higher core count could help Samsung in workloads that distribute tasks across multiple cores.

However, core count alone does not determine performance. Architecture, clock speeds, thermal management and power efficiency also influence results. Samsung will need to balance these factors to deliver sustained performance in a compact smartphone.

The reported benchmark figures also focus on multi-core workloads. They do not establish whether the Exynos 2700 will lead in every application or deliver better battery efficiency.

Exynos 2700 could offer stronger gaming performance

Samsung’s reported internal tests also suggest improvements in graphics performance. The Exynos 2700 reportedly delivered around 20% higher maximum processing performance in high-end games using newer graphics technology.

The report also claims that its graphics computation performance in 3D games was around 5% higher than Qualcomm’s top-tier chip.

If independently verified, these gains could make the Exynos 2700 more competitive for demanding mobile games. However, real-world gaming performance depends on more than peak graphics output. Sustained frame rates, heat generation, power consumption and game optimisation will also matter.

For buyers, the key question will be whether these reported gains translate into smoother gameplay without excessive heating or battery drain.

Which Samsung Galaxy S27 models could use Exynos 2700?

Samsung is expected to continue its dual-chipset strategy with the Galaxy S27 series. Under the reported plan, the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+ and Galaxy S27 Pro could use the Exynos 2700 in South Korea and Europe.

Models sold in the US and China may use chips from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is also tipped to use a Snapdragon chipset.

Samsung has not confirmed the complete processor lineup in the supplied report. Regional chipset differences could therefore remain subject to change.

If the reported performance advantage holds up, the Exynos 2700 could strengthen Samsung’s position in the flagship smartphone market. For now, the results offer an early indication of its potential rather than proof of a retail performance lead.