Jakarta – Samsung is reportedly going to develop its own custom CPU and GPU architectures for the Exynos 2800 flagship chipset, which is scheduled to be released in 2027. This ambitious move aims to achieve full hardware independence, by abandoning the standard ARM design for CPUs as well as AMD's RDNA architecture for GPUs.
According to reports from technology tipster Smart Chip Guide on Weibo quoted by various media, the Exynos 2800 will be the first chipset to fully use Samsung's in-house design. The goal is clear: to pursue Apple's silicon dominance in the premium segment, while optimizing performance specifically for Galaxy devices.
Background to the Mongoose Failure
This is not the first time Samsung has tried a custom CPU design. From 2016 to 2020, the company relied on "Mongoose" cores developed by a team in Austin, USA. Despite its ambition, Mongoose was often criticized for overheating and high battery consumption, losing efficiency to standard ARM cores or Qualcomm's Kryo.
As a result, Samsung closed the development team in 2019-2020 and switched to the "vanilla" ARM core. Now, with more mature experience and advanced fabrication processes such as 2nm GAA, Samsung believes it can overcome the old problem.
Custom GPU and Total Autonomy
In addition to the CPU, Samsung also plans to end its cooperation with AMD. Since 2022, high-end Exynos have used AMD's RDNA-based Xclipse GPU for gaming features such as ray tracing. However, starting with Exynos 2800, the GPU will be entirely internal design.
AMD's cooperation helps with marketing, but custom GPUs allow for deeper optimization for AI, gaming, and the Galaxy ecosystem - without external licensing restrictions. This technology can even be expanded to smart glasses, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
Risks and Potential
This move is high risk, given the large development costs and Mongoose's history. However, Samsung has strong financial resources as well as a new division specifically for Galaxy chips. If successful, Exynos could offer unique performance that competitors find difficult to replicate, strengthening software-hardware integration as Apple does.
Exynos 2800 is likely to debut in the Galaxy S28 series in 2028. Meanwhile, Exynos 2600 (for Galaxy S26) still uses an AMD base but with a more independent GPU design by Samsung.
Galaxy fans are now looking forward to whether this comeback will bring Exynos back to the top of performance and efficiency. We'll wait for Samsung's official confirmation in the coming years!
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