Samsung Unveils Exynos 1680: Boosts Performance, AI Capabilities, and Gaming Experience for Mid-Range Phones

Samsung officially announced the new mobile chipset Exynos 1680, which will serve as the foundation for the next generation of mid-range smartphones. The novelty replaces the Exynos 1580 and, as already known, this processor will power the new Galaxy A57 smartphone.

Performance and Architecture

The Exynos 1680 is manufactured using an improved 4nm process and features updated octa-core architecture. The chip is equipped with five performance cores and three energy-efficient ones, including a main core with a frequency of up to 2.9 GHz.

Compared to its predecessor, the processor offers higher operational speed and better energy efficiency, which will be especially noticeable in multitasking and everyday use.

Graphics and Gaming

The graphics are handled by the Xclipse 550 GPU, built on the AMD RDNA 3 architecture. It provides up to ~15-16% performance gain, allowing modern games to run at a high refresh rate — up to 144 Hz.

Artificial Intelligence

One of the key improvements is the built-in neural module (NPU) with a performance of up to 19.6 TOPS, which is a third higher than the previous generation. This will allow for faster AI task processing locally on the device — from photo processing to voice functions.

Cameras and Multimedia

The chip supports cameras up to 200 MP, 4K video recording at 60 fps, and enhanced image processing focusing on detail and night shooting.

Connectivity and Memory

The Exynos 1680 supports:

• LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1 (fast memory and storage)
• 5G with download speeds up to 5.1 Gbps
• Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6.1;
• NFC, GPS, and USB Type-C 2.0.

Source: Samsung