Erencan YılmazArm has just announced its latest chip architecture, and it’s poised to make a substantial impact, particularly for businesses tracking advancements in on-device AI. The new Lumex platform features the C1 series CPUs and Mali-G1 Ultra GPU, and it’s positioned to serve as the backbone for upcoming flagship processors, notably Samsung’s anticipated Exynos 2600.
The standout innovation in the Lumex lineup is the C1 CPU cluster. The C1-Ultra core, targeted at premium devices, is projected to deliver a 25% performance boost compared to last year’s Cortex-X925. Alongside it, the C1-Premium, C1-Pro, and C1-Nano cores are engineered for optimal efficiency on advanced 3nm process nodes, a key consideration as the industry pushes for both power and energy savings.
But the real advancement isn’t just in raw performance. Arm has integrated AI acceleration directly into the C1 CPU cores, leveraging the SME2 (Scalable Matrix Extension 2) technology. This approach eliminates the need for a separate NPU, enabling a fivefold improvement in on-device AI speed and triple the power efficiency. For enterprises, this translates to smarter, faster, and more energy-efficient user experiences, think enhanced camera features, real-time voice processing, and advanced computer vision, all handled natively on the device.
On the graphics front, the Mali-G1 Ultra GPU marks a 20% leap in capability and introduces a new Ray Tracing Unit. The result: mobile devices will soon offer visuals and real-time effects that approach desktop-class quality, an important consideration for gaming, AR, and other visually intensive applications.
This isn’t just hype; Samsung is already fully invested. Nak Hee Seong, Vice President and Head of SOC IP Development at Samsung Electronics, confirmed the company’s strategic partnership with Arm, emphasizing their commitment to leading in on-device AI performance.
Market rumors suggest the Exynos 2600 will be the first to showcase these new Arm technologies, including the C1 CPU cores and an AMD RDNA-based Xclipse 950 GPU. Early benchmarks indicate performance on par with Apple’s latest processors, positioning Samsung to regain a leadership position in high-end mobile chipsets.
Source: Arm
