Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Performance score
By our estimate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 beats Exynos 2600 by 36%.
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 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 34.81 | 47.21 |
| Ranking position | 8 | 2 |
| Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Qualcomm |
| Architecture | Armv9.3-A | Qualcomm Oryon |
| Release date | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 |
Specifications
| Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Threads | 10 | 8 |
| Core layout | 1× C1-Ultra 3.8 GHz + 3× C1-Pro 3.25 GHz + 6× C1-Pro 2.75 GHz | 2× Oryon Gen 3 4.6 GHz + 6× Oryon Gen 3 3.62 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Process node | Samsung 2 нм GAA | TSMC N3P |
| Graphics | Samsung Xclipse 960 | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Pros and cons
Exynos 2600
- more cores: 10 vs 8
- more threads: 10 vs 8
- newer: released in 2026
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 36% higher overall score
- 21% faster single core
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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