Different details are becoming known that point directly to the Samsung Galaxy S7, the model called to reaffirm all the good things that the Galaxy S6 showed. And, evidently, one of the main sections is the one that refers to the self-made processor who will use the phone, which everything indicates will be the Exynos 8890.
Therefore, in Europe we can enjoy a Samsung Galaxy S7 with Exynos 8890 processor, which is expected to work at a frequency of up to 2,3 GHz and what would be inside eight cores manufactured with a technology of 14 nanometer FinFET. Architecture combines four custom cores (ARMv8-based Mongoose) and four others Cortex-A53 low consumption in disposal big.LITTLE HMP to activate cores independently. According to official data from the manufacturer, this generation offers up to 30% more performance y 10% less consumption compared to the Exynos 7 Octa. The GPU It would be from ARM, specifically one Mali-T880, awaiting the development of the Samsung's own.
The fact is that information has been known that indicates certain details of the new SoC that Samsung will prepare, some oriented to the Midrange of product and therefore it is clear that this company has in mind expand this business to other segments where until now it barely had any presence. Incidentally, this information does not rule out the existence various models of the Samsung Galaxy S7 different processors, clearly pointing here to Qualcomm and its Snapdragon 820 (This variant is believed to be the one that will be put into play in the US and China).
In this way, it seems that the power It will not be a problem and the good tone of the Galaxy S6 would be maintained, without this having any penalty for the temperature because the dissipation is good thanks to the internal miniaturization. In addition, the Exynos 8890 integrates advanced LTE modem support Cat.12/13, capable of reaching up to 600 Mbps download and 150 Mbps uphill with carrier aggregation, a key leap in mobile connectivity.
Other Exynos models
Two would be the ones that would arrive to complete a much more complete product range, in the image of Qualcomm. The first the 7422, which was speculated to be part of the Galaxy Note 5 but ultimately was not the case, and which would be aimed at a lower range of the product. The third in discord, and which would not be part of the Samsung Galaxy S7, is the Exynos 7880 and this would have as its objective the mid / high range, so striking at the moment.
Both models will use "cores" with architecture ARM Cortex-A72 and A53 with big.LITTLE technology, the former being the ones that would make an appearance when things need a lot of power. The launch of both processors is expected for the second half of the year and apart from Samsung's own Galaxy range, it is to be expected that other assemblers such as Meizu or Xiaomi use them. What do you think about this company's future plans regarding SoCs and Samsung Galaxy S7 in particular?
Architecture, graphics and efficiency
The Exynos 8890 is a 64 bit chip with lithography 14nm FinFET that prioritizes efficiency without sacrificing performance. The Mali-T880 It is responsible for the graphic section and shares a family with solutions seen in other top-of-the-range models, offering support for demanding games and experiences of virtual realityThe combination of proprietary cores and Cortex-A53 allows for scaling from light tasks to intensive multi-core workloads without significant thermal spikes.
Another strong point is its integration: In addition to the Cat.12/13 LTE modem, the SoC groups together key elements of the system, facilitating more compact plates and optimized power consumption. This strategy reduces internal latencies and improves autonomy compared to less integrated platforms.
Galaxy S7 benchmarks and configuration leaks
The databases of benchmarking have been putting pieces of the puzzle together. In AnTuTu a prototype appeared identified as Samsung SM-G930F (the flat version of the Galaxy S7) with the Exynos 8890, screen of 5,1 inch QHD, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB storage, main chamber 12 SM and front of 5 SM. Although scores are not always published, figures around the 130.000 points on equivalent prototypes with comparable hardware.
En Geekbench A mysterious one was also sighted Samsung Lucky (name in development) with the Exynos 8890 in testing contained initial frequencies which would later climb to the 2,3 GHzIn parallel, Samsung evaluated the option of Snapdragon 820, confirming the strategy of dual supplier depending on the market.
In addition, the adoption of UFS 2.0 storage, an ultra-fast memory that was once considered not compatible with microSD, although close sources indicated that the manufacturer could have found a solution to maintain expansion without sacrificing peak speeds.
As usual, the Galaxy S7 is shaping up to be two variants: Exynos 8890 for Europe and other regions, and Snapdragon 820 for markets such as USA or China. Beyond the difference of eight cores vs. four, both platforms compete head to head in everyday tasks, with the Exynos standing out for its thermal efficiency and the Snapdragon for its single-core power in certain scenarios. The final choice depends on supply strategy, local agreements and optimizations.
All in all, the picture of the SoC is clear: ARMv8 proprietary cores, Mali-T880, 14nm FinFET, LTE Cat.12/13 modem, HMP and a roadmap that extends the Exynos family towards Midrange with the 7422 and 7880. If the Galaxy S6 paved the way, the Galaxy S7 with Exynos 8890 aims to consolidate that formula by offering a balance between sustained power, next generation connectivity y autonomy more in tune
