5G communication chip and mobile AP integrated into one
Supports a wide range of standards, from 5G to CDMA
AI computation speed increased by 2.7 times with NPU

A product that combines a 5G communication modem, mobile AP, and NPU has been released.

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Exynos 980, a 5G mobile processor that integrates a 5G communication modem and mobile AP (Application Processor).

The Exynos 980 combines two chips into one, increasing power efficiency and reducing the area occupied by components, making mobile device design more convenient.

Additionally, by applying the advanced 8nm FinFET process, it supports a wide range of mobile communication standards from 2G to 5G with a single chip, and it also has a built-in high-performance NPU to enhance AI performance.


Ultra-high-speed data communication of up to 3.55 Gbps
The Exynos 980 supports data communication of up to 2.55 Gbps in frequency bands below 6 GHz, which is a 5G communication environment, and supports speeds of up to 1.0 Gbps in a 4G environment.

5G and 4G dual connectivity (E-UT)In RA-NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) mode, download speeds of up to 3.55 Gbps are possible, and the latest Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11ax) are also supported.


Built-in NPU for on-device AI
The Exynos 980, which has a built-in high-performance Neural Processing Unit (NPU), has AI computing performance that is approximately 2.7 times better than existing products.

It can be utilized in various environments that require fast processing of large amounts of data, such as 'content filtering' that automatically classifies data according to the user's settings with improved computational performance, 'mixed reality (MR)' that provides new experiences by connecting the virtual and real, and 'intelligent cameras'.

The Exynos 980 implements 'On-Device AI', which allows mobile devices to perform AI computations that were previously performed by exchanging data with cloud servers, thereby protecting users' personal information.


ISP supporting up to 108 million pixels
As the number of smartphones adopting high-resolution image sensors increases, the Exynos 980 is equipped with a high-performance image signal processor (ISP) that can process images of up to 108 million pixels.

Up to five image sensors can be connected, and three sensors can be operated simultaneously, making it optimized for the multi-camera trend. By using NPU performance, you can recognize the shape of the subject and the surrounding environment when taking a photo and automatically set the optimal values to obtain the best image.

In addition, Samsung Electronics applied the latest Cortex-A77 8-core CPU to process large amounts of data quickly, and equipped it with a Mali G76 GPU to enable smooth operation of high-spec content such as high-resolution games on mobile devices.

“We will contribute to the popularization of 5G with the Exynos 980, the first 5G integrated mobile processor,” said Heo Kuk, executive vice president and head of marketing at Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business Division.

Samsung Electronics has been supplying Exynos 980 samples to customers since this month and plans to begin mass production within the year.