Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 tops Geekbench tests

The Geekbench appearance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 signals strong performance but raises questions about Samsung's Exynos 2600 readiness.

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Geekbench debut tests Exynos 2600

After months of leaks, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 appeared on Geekbench alongside Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge sample. The test results list a single core score of 3,393 and a multi core score of 11,515 on Geekbench 6.4. The chip uses the same 6 plus 2 CPU layout as the original Elite, with a boost clock that can reach around 4.74 GHz. The pre production sample in the test runs at about 4.0 GHz, a sign that real speed is higher on final hardware. The Galaxy S26 Edge sample is reported to run Android 16 with an early One UI 8.0 build and has 12 GB RAM.

The benchmark shows where Qualcomm is aiming speed gains, but it does not tell the full story of real world use. A pre production sample can hide heat and power constraints that matter to daily performance. Consumers care about how the device behaves over time, not just a single score.

Samsung appears to lean on Snapdragon for flagship performance, a move that could simplify supply and enhance speed but also deepens questions about its own silicon roadmap and its foundry business. If many high end Galaxy phones rely on Qualcomm, Samsung faces pressure to defend its chip strategy with clear results and steady software support.

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The next wave of tests will reveal if the early numbers translate into lasting consumer value.