The latest mobile processor in Samsung’s lineup, the Exynos 2500 codenamed s5e9955, was put through Basemark’s graphics-centric tests to measure GPU capability. The testing centers on rendering performance, where the GPU plays the starring role. The device uses the Xclipse 950 graphics engine, a standout feature claimed to boost performance in its class.
In Basemark’s Sacred Path Vulkan test, Variable Rate Shading was enabled to smooth shadows and reduce rendering workload. The Xclipse 950 delivered a score of 2,603. By comparison, the previous generation Xclipse 940, built around the Exynos 2400, reached 1,956 points. This demonstrates a meaningful uplift with the newer architecture and design focus.
When the same benchmark was run with VRS disabled, the Xclipse 950 achieved 2,496 points while the Xclipse 940 posted 1,985 points. The gains here show additional headroom for the newer GPU even without VRS optimization, underscoring efficiency improvements and greater peak throughput.
In the Expedition Vulkan test, the GPU workload drove the s5e9955 to a score of 5,917 points. The Xclipse 940 trailed again with a score of 5,194 points, illustrating consistent performance gains across diverse workloads and scenarios. These results collectively indicate that the Xclipse 950 is roughly 15 to 30 percent more productive than its predecessor in the tested synthetic benchmarks.
The test configuration involved a device with 16 GB of RAM running Android 15, a specification combination often cited in early performance briefs for high-end Galaxy devices. This setup helps paint a realistic picture of how the chip might perform in premium consumer products released to markets in Canada and the United States.
Speculation has circulated that forthcoming Galaxy S25 models could rely exclusively on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chips, despite Samsung’s prior introduction of the Exynos 2500. No official confirmation has been provided, leaving market rumors unresolved as discussions continue. This background context is relevant for readers tracking processor ecosystems and how these choices influence overall device performance and software optimization in North American markets.