Samsung revealed the Exynos W1000, an application processor (AP) that utilizes the company’s cutting-edge 3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process technology. (Image provided by Samsung Elecs)
SEOUL, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has announced a breakthrough in wearable technology with the introduction of the industry’s first 3-nanometer processor designed for smartwatches. The new chip is expected to power the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7, marking a significant leap in performance and efficiency for wearable devices.
On July 3, Samsung revealed the Exynos W1000, an application processor (AP) that utilizes the company’s cutting-edge 3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process technology. This represents the first application of this advanced manufacturing process in the wearable sector.
“The Exynos W1000, with its 3nm process-based low-power design and LPDDR5 memory upgrade, enables smartwatches to offer extended usage times while delivering a premium user experience,” Samsung stated in its announcement.
The AP, which stands for application processor, is a system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates various system components such as the central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), and modem into a single chip. Samsung’s AP line is branded under the Exynos name.
The new processor boasts a novel CPU architecture featuring one big core and four little cores, designed to balance powerful performance with high efficiency. Samsung claims that the W1000 delivers up to 3.7 times better performance in advanced multi-core benchmarks compared to its predecessor, the W930. Additionally, the chip accelerates app launch speeds by 2.7 times.
Another notable feature is the incorporation of a 2.5D Always On Display (AOD) engine, which allows for brighter and more vibrant watch faces. The chip’s smaller size also provides more space for batteries in wearable devices, potentially leading to longer battery life and greater design flexibility.
Industry insiders expect the Exynos W1000 to debut in the Galaxy Watch 7, which is slated for unveiling at Samsung’s “Galaxy Unpacked 2024″ event in Paris on July 10. The smartwatch will be showcased alongside new iterations of the Galaxy Fold, Flip, and the Galaxy Ring.
Samsung is also accelerating production of the Exynos 2500, a 3nm mobile AP. Analysts predict this chip will feature in the Galaxy S25 smartphone, expected to launch in early 2025.
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
