- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
55%
Plausible
The inception of the Exynos 2600 is a positive sign for Samsung’s 2nm GAA process, as it is solid proof that the company can leverage its cutting-edge technology and maintain healthy yields to bridge the foundry and technological gap with TSMC. These gradual improvements have rewarded the firm by inking a multi-billion-dollar deal with Tesla, not to mention securing 2nm GAA orders from Chinese cryptocurrency manufacturers. However, as for outsourcing manufacturing for companies like Qualcomm later this year, when the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will be announced, talks have yet to materialize, with a tipster stating that, at least for now, both SoCs will be fabricated on TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2P’ node.
Assuming Qualcomm is pleased with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 samples on Samsung’s 2nm GAA process, it could opt to mass produce the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 on the Korean giant’s lithography
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 sport the unique designation numbers SM8975 and SM8750, respectively, with Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station commenting that, based on the current timeline, Qualcomm is exclusively sticking with TSMC as its foundry partner. However, there could be a change in plans because the chipset manufacturer was previously reported to have completed the design work on Samsung’s version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, suggesting that, if everything works out, the latter could be mass produced on the 2nm GAA node.
The Korean technology behemoth had apparently sent Qualcomm samples of the latter’s flagship SoC for evaluation purposes, but we’ll only learn later if the second Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant performs up to the company’s stringent expectations. From a business perspective, Qualcomm should enter talks with Samsung as early as possible. After all, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 estimated to cost $280 per unit and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro rumored to be reserved for the most premium of Android flagships due to its high manufacturing cost, a dual-sourcing strategy will help the San Diego firm’s future prospects, reducing its manufacturing costs and helping maintain better margins.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro & Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 CPU cluster, GPU, and advanced technologies are also mentioned
In addition to the aforementioned claims, Digital Chat Station has mentioned the partial specifications belonging to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, starting with the ‘2 + 3 + 3’ CPU cluster, which is different from the ‘2 + 6’ cluster adopted by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
While an Adreno 850 GPU has been mentioned in the post, Digital Chat Station previously stated that the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 would be paired with a weaker graphics processor and would not have support for LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage. More information will follow, so stay tuned for further updates.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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