Latest Samsung Exynos Processor Unveiled at Samsung System LSI Tech Day 2023
On the 5th of October, Samsung Electronics showcased its highly anticipated Exynos 2400 mobile processor at the ‘Samsung System LSI Technology Day 2023’ event held in Silicon Valley, USA. Tech enthusiasts are now speculating whether this cutting-edge processor will be integrated into the upcoming Galaxy S24 series, set to launch in early 2023.
Exynos 2400: A Leap in Advanced Semiconductor Technology
As the pinnacle of Samsung’s advanced system semiconductor technology, the Exynos 2400 boasts significant improvements over its predecessor, the Exynos 2200. It incorporates the RDNA3 Xclipse 940 graphics processing unit (GPU) from renowned US semiconductor company AMD. The Exynos 2400 offers a remarkable 1.7 times enhanced central processing unit (CPU) performance and a remarkable 14.7 times boost in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
During the event, Samsung Electronics demonstrated the Exynos 2400’s power by installing it in a smartphone and unveiling its novel AI technology. One of the highlights was ‘Zoom Anyplace,’ an extraordinary ultra-high-resolution zoom feature driven by a 200-megapixel image sensor. This technology enables simultaneous 4x zooming without compromising image quality and incorporates AI-powered automatic object tracking.
In his keynote speech, Park Yong-in, President of Samsung Electronics System LSI Business Division, emphasized the growing importance of generative AI as a technology trend and the necessity of establishing an advanced foundation. He highlighted the company’s commitment to developing high-performance intellectual property and next-generation communication solutions, aiming to usher in an era of ‘proactive AI’ through the implementation of ‘LSI Humanoid.’
Surmounting Past Challenges and Expanding Market Share
Samsung Electronics previously encountered obstacles when it introduced Exynos processors in the Galaxy S22, facing criticism for issues like heat generation and underperformance. Subsequently, the company relied on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips for about two years. However, by successfully establishing its own mobile application processor (AP) in an upcoming smartphone model, Samsung Electronics stands to regain trust in its system semiconductor technology and potentially boost its market share.
Market research firm Strategy Analytics reveals that Samsung Electronics presently holds a modest 7% share of the AP market in the second quarter of this year. In contrast, competitors like MediaTek, Qualcomm, Apple, and UNISOC enjoy more significant shares, standing at 30%, 29%, 19%, and 15% respectively. A positive response to the Exynos 2400 could position Samsung as a formidable contender in the market.
Industry-wide Push for In-house Semiconductor Development
Samsung Electronics is not alone in its pursuit of developing independent system semiconductors, the foundation of advanced technology. Other tech giants are also making strides in this area. Microsoft plans to unveil its self-developed AI semiconductor next month, while OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, is exploring opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing. These developments indicate potential shifts in the AI semiconductor market, where NVIDIA currently dominates.
A view from the ‘Samsung System LSI Tech Day 2023’ held at Samsung Electronics DS Division Americas (DSA) in Silicon Valley, USA on the 5th (local time). random news
Attention is focused on whether the recently unveiled Samsung Electronics (AP) Exynos mobile processor will be installed in the Galaxy S24 series, which is scheduled for release early next year.
On the 5th (local time), Samsung Electronics held the ‘Samsung System LSI Technology Day 2023’ at its American headquarters in Silicon Valley, California, and unveiled ‘Exynos 2400’, the culmination of advanced system semiconductor technology, for the first time. time.
This product is a next-generation processor featuring US semiconductor company AMD’s RDNA3 Xclipse 940 graphics processing unit (GPU). Compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 2200, the performance of the central processing unit (CPU) has improved 1.7 times and the performance of AI (artificial intelligence) has improved 14.7 times.
On this day, Samsung Electronics installed the Exynos 2400 on a smartphone and introduced a new productive AI technology that converts text into images. ‘Zoom Anyplace’, a special ultra-high-resolution zoom technology based on a 200-megapixel image sensor, was also unveiled for the first time. It can capture moving objects up to 4x zoomed simultaneously without degrading image quality, and features automatic object tracking using AI.
Park Yong-in, President of Samsung Electronics System LSI Business Division, who gave the keynote speech, said, “Generative AI is the most important technology trend this year, and the need to secure a more advanced base technology is increasing.” He added, “We are working on everything from high performance IP to long and short distance communication solutions, “By implementing ‘LSI Humanoid’, we will open an era of ‘proactive AI’ that is more advanced than productive AI,” he emphasized.
Samsung Electronics adopted Exynos for the Galaxy S22, but ran into trouble at the time due to controversy over poor performance such as heat generation. Since then, it has been using Snapdragon from Qualcomm from the US and introduced a new AP for the first time in about two years.
According to the market research company Strategy Analytics, Samsung Electronics’ AP market share is around 7% in the second quarter of this year. It lags behind Taiwan’s MediaTek (30%), America’s Qualcomm (29%), its rival Apple (19%), and China’s UNISOC (15%).
If Samsung Electronics is recognized for its performance by installing its own mobile AP in a new smartphone model, it will likely be an opportunity to re-evaluate its system semiconductor technology and expand its market share.
Meanwhile, IT companies are accelerating their own development and independence of system semiconductors, which are the core of advanced technology.
Microsoft (MS) plans to unveil its self-developed semiconductor for artificial intelligence (AI) next month. OpenAI, which developed ChatGPT, is also trying to establish its own semiconductor manufacturing process. Changes are also expected in the AI semiconductor market, where NVIDIA has secured absolute market share.
#Samsung #Electronics #Exynos #brain #Galaxy #S24 #industrys #system #semiconductor #development #pace
