Samsung scraps 1.4nm Exynos 2800 plans, opting for stable 2nm SF2P+ process with integrated GPU for future Galaxy S28 smartphones, ensuring mass production and performance.
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Samsung has decided to scrap plans for the Exynos 2800 on a 1.4-nanometer process, focusing instead on the proven and stable 2nm SF2P+ version. This chipset, the first in Samsung's lineup with an integrated graphics processor, will be part of future Galaxy S28 smartphones.
The reason for this move is straightforward: mass production using ultra-new lithography would require more time and could reduce performance while increasing per-unit costs. Instead, Samsung is opting for optimization and stable output to ensure sufficient yields across its product line.
The SF2P+ process is an enhanced version of the existing 2nm GAA technology, which previously demonstrated performance at around 60% efficiency. The Exynos 2800 will be built on this process, but before its release, the company will first introduce the Exynos 2700 under the codename Ulysses for the Galaxy S27.
Samsung's lithography roadmap is thoroughly planned, spanning from the Exynos 2600 to subsequent chip generations, with gradual improvements to both SF2P and SF2P+ technologies. This decision reflects a cautious yet strategic approach, prioritizing stability and mass production over chasing the latest lithography innovations.