Exynos 2500 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Performance score
Exynos 2500 is 15% faster than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by our estimate.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database. A phone without a fan drops its clocks under long load, so in long tasks (hours of gaming, video) it will be slower than the number shows.
Overview
| Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 27.3 | 23.75 |
| Ranking position | 15 | 20 |
| Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Qualcomm |
| Architecture | Armv9.2-A | Armv9.2-A |
| Release date | Q3 2025 | Q4 2023 |
Specifications
| Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Threads | 10 | 8 |
| Core layout | 1× Cortex-X925 3.3 GHz + 2× Cortex-A725 2.74 GHz + 5× Cortex-A725 2.36 GHz + 2× Cortex-A520 1.8 GHz | 1× Cortex-X4 3.3 GHz + 3× Cortex-A720 3.15 GHz + 2× Cortex-A720 2.96 GHz + 2× Cortex-A520 2.27 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Process node | Samsung 3 нм GAA | TSMC N4P |
| Graphics | Samsung Xclipse 950 | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Pros and cons
Exynos 2500
- 15% higher overall score
- 16% faster single core
- more cores: 10 vs 8
- more threads: 10 vs 8
- newer: released in 2025
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- no notable advantages
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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