Samsung’s next-generation mid-range mobile processor, the Exynos 1680, has surfaced with test results on the Geekbench database ahead of its launch. Listed with the code S5E8865, the chipset features the Xclipse 550 graphics chip, developed in collaboration with AMD. This GPU appears to feature the RDNA 3.5 microarchitecture. RDNA 3.5 is also known as the architecture used in the flagship Exynos 2500 processor.

Exynos 1680 processor tested

The Exynos 1680 scored 6,330 points in graphics tests, significantly exceeding the 4,900 points of its predecessor, the Exynos 1580. This difference represents a significant leap forward, particularly on the GPU side. Thanks to the RDNA 3.5 architecture, this new chip also features features such as ray tracing, advanced shading methods, and energy efficiency.

Samsung is expected to use the Exynos 1680 for the first time in the Galaxy A57. Following this model, the processor is likely to be featured in other Galaxy A-series devices. Positioned as a replacement for the Exynos 1580, this new processor appears to have significantly improved Samsung’s graphics performance in the mid-range segment.

The processor’s CPU architecture and core configuration are not yet clear. However, based on current data, the Exynos 1680 is believed to be manufactured using a 5nm or more advanced manufacturing process. Samsung plans to unveil the processor in the last quarter of the year. Following the unveiling, it is expected to be first released in the Galaxy A57.

The new processor is designed to exceed the expectations of mid-range users, particularly in gaming performance and graphics-intensive applications. The RDNA 3.5 architecture further demonstrates Samsung’s approach to the Exynos series, balancing power consumption with increased performance.