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Basic Information
SOC Name
Samsung Exynos 2100
Brand
Samsung
Announcement Date
12 December 2020
Class
Flagship
Manufacturing Process
5nm
Manufacturing
Samsung
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CPU Specifications
CPU Architecture
1x 2.91 GHz – Cortex-X1
3x 2.81 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 2.20 GHz – Cortex-A55
CPU Cores
8 Core
CPU Frequency
2900MHz
Instruction Set
ARMv8.4-A
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Cache & NPU
Cache
6 MB
Cache Level
L3
SLC
6mb
NPU
26 TOPS Triple-core NPU
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Memory
Memory Type
LPDDR5
Memory Frequency
3200MHz
Memory Bus
4×16-bit
Max Bandwidth
51.2 Gb/s
Max Memory Size
24 GB
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GPU
GPU
Mali-G78 MP14
GPU Architecture
Valhall 2nd gen
Pipelines
14 Pipeline
Shading Units
32 Unit
Total Shaders
448 Unit
Vulkan Version
Version 1.3
OpenCL Version
Version 2.0
DirectX Version
Version 12
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Storage & Display
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Max Display Resolution
3840 x 2160
Max Camera Resolution
200 MP (single), 32 MP ×2
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Video & Audio
Video Capture
8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Video Playback
8K@60fps
Video Codecs
H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9
Audio Codecs
AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV
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Connectivity
5G Support
1
WiFi
Wifi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
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Navigation Systems
GPS
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Beidou
Yes
Galileo
Yes
QZSS
No
NAVIC
Yes
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Positive Aspects
1. Performance
The Exynos 2100 delivers solid flagship CPU performance with its tri-cluster design featuring a Cortex-X1 core and high-frequency Cortex-A78 cores, offering competitive single and multi-threaded performance for typical smartphone tasks and gaming compared to previous generation Samsung chips. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
2. AI and Multimedia
With a triple-core NPU capable of up to 26 TOPS, the chipset provides enhanced AI capabilities for camera processing, on-device intelligence, and advanced vision tasks. The ISP supports camera sensors up to 200 MP and smooth multimedia capture including 4K120fps and 8K video workflows. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
3. Connectivity and Efficiency
Integrated 5G modem support across sub-6GHz and mmWave bands plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 offers high-speed connectivity. The 5 nm EUV process also improves power efficiency over previous Samsung mobile SoCs. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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Negative Aspects
1. GPU Performance Compared to Competitors
Although the Mali-G78 MP14 GPU is capable, it tends to lag behind top competing GPU solutions (like Qualcomm Adreno variants) in sustained graphics performance, which can affect demanding gaming workloads. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
2. Thermal Throttling Under Load
Under heavy sustained loads, the Exynos 2100 can experience throttling leading to reduced performance over time, which may impact prolonged gaming or benchmark routines. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}