Exynos 2400 sets new benchmark in ray tracing performance

Unlike the Galaxy S23, which relied solely on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the Galaxy S24 and S24+ are equipped with the Exynos 2400 chip in most countries globally. However, Samsung’s in-house processors have let down consumers multiple times, and trust in them is low. This is essentially Samsung’s final shot at getting things on track. The big question: Has Exynos stepped up its game?

Tests show that the Exynos 2400 is a significant upgrade from the Exynos 2200. However, the real question is whether it can outshine not just previous Exynos chips but also compete with the likes of Apple, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. How does it measure up against these competitors?

Samsung’s newest top-tier mobile processor showed outstanding performance in ray tracing. In the 3DMark Solar Bay test, which assesses the ray tracing capabilities of devices, the Exynos 2400 outperformed the competition. It secured a top score of 8,642 points while consuming 9.3W of power. In comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scored 8,601 points but consumed a higher 11.7W of power.

So, the Exynos takes the crown as the top dog for both power and efficiency in ray tracing performance for gaming. The Xclipse 940 GPU, built on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture, seems to be a standout for ray tracing. These assessments were carried out by YouTuber Golden Reviewer.

In traditional graphics or rasterization, the Exynos 2400 outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 but falls behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Dimensity 9300 in the 3DMark Wildlife Extreme test. This benchmark assesses the GPU’s graphics performance under sustained loads and is highly coveted among mobile enthusiasts.

It’s more energy-efficient than the Dimensity 9300 but not as efficient as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Looks like Samsung has made some significant strides compared to the Exynos 2200.

In GFXBench 3.1 at 1080p resolution, the Exynos 2400 outperformed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 but fell short of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Dimensity 9300. When it comes to efficiency, the Exynos 2400 fares better than the Apple A16 Bionic and the Dimensity 9300, matching the efficiency of the Dimensity 9200 and the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

In the GFXBench Aztec test, utilizing Vulkan APIs on Android devices and Metal APIs on Apple’s devices, the Exynos 2400 outperformed the Apple A16 Bionic, Dimensity 9200, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, it didn’t quite match the performance of the Dimensity 9300 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. On the flip side, its efficiency is on par with the Dimensity 9200, surpassing the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and nearly doubling the efficiency of the Exynos 2100 and the Exynos 2200.