ARM announces the Cortex-X5, a CPU core that promises to outperform Qualcomm’s future Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This new chip, which will be integrated into the Samsung Galaxy S25, could transform the smartphone processor market thanks to its superior performance.
THE Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is the next evolution of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It promises to set new standards for speed and the multitasking management high-end smartphones. Qualcomm plans to launch this new chipset in 2024 which will integrate for the first time the Oryon hearts. These are specially designed by the company itself to improve the energy efficiency and performance of future devices.
ARMwhich is known for its architectures that companies like MediaTek and Samsung rely on to develop their own chipsets, presents the Cortex-X5. It is not a complete processor itself, but a CPU core which will be integrated into various processors, such as the Dimensions 9400 from MediaTek. “CPU core” means that it is one of the central elements that processes instructions in a smartphone. The latter therefore directly influences the speed and the efficiency of the device.
ARM Cortex-X5: the Samsung S25 chip will surpass the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Often discussed by leakers under the codename BlackHawkthe Cortex-X5 would be distinguished by its excellent performance per instruction cycle (IPC). This metric measures how many operations the core can perform in a clock cycle. This ability to accomplish more tasks simultaneously without increasing the clock frequency is essential for energy efficiency for several reasons.
First, by maintaining a stable clock frequency while processing more information, the processor maximizes its effectiveness without consuming more energy. This allows smartphones torun demanding applications all in extending battery life. Second, this efficiency reduces heat production, a factor that can otherwise reduce the longevity of internal components and limit overall performance. The Cortex-X5 would thus surpass the performance of processors like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and the Apple A17 Pro.
MediaTek plans to integrate this core into its next chipset, the Dimensity 9400. Samsung considers its use in the Exynos 2500which could equip certain models such as the Galaxy S25. These integrations indicate a recognition of the raw power of the Cortex-X5, which excels not only in performance but also in energy efficiency.
Source: Weibo