Samsung Gauss AI
Vendor: Samsung
Category: NPU Neural Processor
Architecture: Samsung NPU Core
Introduction
Samsung Exynos and Galaxy chip built-in AI processor, including Galaxy AI features and Samsung Gauss large language model. Edge AI inference executed through the Samsung NN (SLIM) framework.
Specifications
| Model | Compute | Memory | Interface | TDP | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 2400 | 35 TOPS (INT8) | LPDDR5X (shared) | Integrated SoC | 10W | 4nm LPP+ |
| Exynos 2500 | 45 TOPS (INT8) | LPDDR5X (shared) | Integrated SoC | 10W | 3nm GAA |
Official Website
Driver Downloads
Linux
Related Documentation
OS Support
| Windows | Linux | macOS | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ | ✅ (Android) | ❌ | ❌ |
Version History
| Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gauss 2.0 | 2025 | On-device Galaxy AI 2.0 |
Performance Benchmarks
| Model | Task | Performance Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Exynos 2500 | NPU TOPS | ~45 TOPS |
| Exynos 2400 | On-device AI | Call/text processing |
Pricing
| Model | Reference Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exynos 2500 | Provided with SoC | Galaxy phone exclusive |
Quick Installation
Android
Samsung NPU is automatically invoked through Android NNAPI. Samsung provides official Galaxy AI features (call translation, image editing, etc.).
Code Examples
On-device development primarily through Samsung Neural SDK, currently focused on native AI features for Galaxy devices.
Architecture Highlights
- Samsung NPU Core: NPU integrated in Exynos SoC, supporting Galaxy AI features
- Gauss Large Model: Samsung proprietary multimodal large model, on-device inference + cloud collaboration
- On-Device AI: Real-time call translation, image generation, search enhancement
Model Compatibility
| Model/Framework | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NNAPI | ✅ Native | Galaxy devices |
| Galaxy AI | ✅ Built-in | Call translation/image editing |
| On-Device LLM | ⚠️ | Gauss on-device version |
| Third-party Development | ⚠️ | Limited SDK access channels |
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