According to leaks, Cortex-X5, a powerful CPU core, could be integrated into the processors of future Samsung Galaxy S25s, making these smartphones potentially superior to models equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
THE Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is the next evolution of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It promises to set new standards for speed and the multitasking management high-end smartphones. Qualcomm plans to launch this new chipset in 2024 which will integrate for the first time the Oryon hearts. These are specially designed by the company itself to improve the energy efficiency and performance of future devices.
ARMwhich is known for its architectures that companies like MediaTek and Samsung rely on to develop their own chipsets, is reportedly developing the Cortex-X5. It is not a complete processor itself, but a CPU core which will be integrated into various processors, such as the Dimensions 9400 from MediaTek. “CPU core” means that it is one of the central elements that processes instructions in a smartphone. The latter therefore directly influences the speed and the efficiency of the device.
ARM Cortex-X5: the Samsung S25 chip will surpass the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Often discussed by leakers under the codename BlackHawkthe Cortex-X5 would be distinguished by its excellent performance per instruction cycle (IPC). This metric measures how many operations the core can perform in a clock cycle. This ability to accomplish more tasks simultaneously without increasing the clock frequency is essential for energy efficiency for several reasons.
First, by maintaining a stable clock frequency while processing more information, the processor maximizes its efficiency without consuming more energy. This allows smartphones torun demanding applications all in extending battery life. Second, this efficiency reduces heat production, a factor that can otherwise reduce the longevity of internal components and limit overall performance. The Cortex-X5 would thus surpass the performance of processors like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and the Apple A17 Pro which dates from 2023.
However, it is important to note that these comparisons remain hypothetical until the final processor configurations are revealed. For example, if the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 includes two hearts Oryonit could outperform a chip that can only fit a single Cortex-X5 at because of its size. MediaTek plans to use this core in its Dimensity 9400 chipset and Samsung could integrate it into theExynos 2500potentially intended for Galaxy S25.
Source: Weibo
