At the System LSI Tech Day 2023 event, Samsung unveiled an array of groundbreaking semiconductor technologies and chips, with the Exynos 2400 taking the spotlight as their next-gen flagship smartphone processor, succeeding the Exynos 2200 that debuted in the Galaxy S22 last year.
During the event held in San Jose, California, USA, Samsung showcased the Exynos 2400, heavily emphasizing AI and Generative AI across their new semiconductor offerings. This powerhouse chip is expected to feature in the upcoming Galaxy S24, set to launch early next year.
The Exynos 2400 boasts an astounding 70% increase in CPU performance and a staggering 14.7x boost in AI processing speed compared to its predecessor, the Exynos 2200. Furthermore, it introduces the Xclipse 940 GPU, based on AMD’s cutting-edge RDNA3 GPU architecture, which promises enhanced gaming and raytracing capabilities.
Samsung provided a live demonstration of the Exynos 2400’s vastly improved raytracing prowess during the event, showcasing realistic gaming experiences with features like global illumination, precise reflections, and shadow rendering.
In terms of AI capabilities, Samsung introduced a powerful AI tool designed for their upcoming smartphones, potentially the Galaxy S24 series, harnessing the Exynos 2400’s processing prowess for text-to-image Generative AI. This innovation was demonstrated using a reference board to showcase the chip’s capabilities.
Yong-In Park, President and Head of System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics, highlighted the significance of Generative AI, stating, “Generative AI has quickly emerged as perhaps the most significant trend of the year, demanding more powerful foundational technologies to process data and bring AI to life.”
Samsung also introduced their next-gen 5G modem, compatible with NB-IoT NTN (Narrowband Internet of Things Non-Terrestrial Networks) technology, which enables satellite communication on smartphones. This hints at the possibility of two-way satellite communication for the Galaxy S24 series, particularly for emergency messaging.
Additionally, Samsung unveiled the Zoom Anyplace technology for their 200MP camera sensors, promising an entirely new camera zoom experience. This technology allows users to capture up to 4x close-ups of moving objects without image degradation and uses AI-based tracking to follow and capture objects while recording videos.
For the automotive industry, Samsung introduced the Exynos Auto V920 chip, a 10-core processor capable of running multiple applications across various screens in connected cars. They also showcased the ISOCELL Auto 1H1 image sensor with a 120Hz dynamic range and LED flicker mitigation for advanced driver-assist technologies in autonomous vehicles.
Among other announcements, Samsung revealed a wireless charging power management IC, QD-OLED DDIC (Display Driver Integrated Chip), Exynos Connect U100 UWB chip, ISOCELL Vizion branding for vision sensors, and a new Smart Health processor during the SLSI Tech Day 2023 event.
