Samsung Could Use big.LITTLE Processing in Future Exynos Updates
While most multi-core processors group together sets of identical cores to provide enhanced computing power (a model that has worked fine for PCs), ARM has developed a new approach dubbed big.LITTLE processing. With mobile devices and power savings in mind, the concept pairs up the high-performance of the Cortex-A15 core with the power saving Cortex-A7. The result is a chip that can switch between the two depending on system needs.
This very concept may find its way into Samsung’s next update to their Exynos CPU. Taylor Wimberly of Android and Me has a great write up on the potential design of Samsung’s next processor update, which he speculates could look something like this:
“The most likely setup that Samsung would go with could be two high-performance Cortex-A15 cores around 1.8-2.0 GHz and two low-power Cortex-A7 cores at 1.2 GHz. Based on the proposed release schedule, this would be built on a 28nm process technology.”
The concept seems like a win-win for mobile users. Power and energy efficiency in a small package. Take the scenario up to four cores and we have a chipset that should easily maintain the Exynos’ reputation for being a top-tier mobile processor. You will want to head over to the source link below to read more about the future of Exynos. It’s a must for anyone interested in the components that power our smartphones.
[via Android and Me]