Samsung readying 2GHz dual-core CPU for 2012 release

Samsung is preparing to take things up a notch in 2012, having revealed its plans to release a 2GHz dual-core processor within the next year.

Speaking to Korean website Duam, an anonymous “high flyer” at Samsung has reportedly revealed the company’s plans to release a 2GHz dual-core Exynos CPU in 2012. The unnamed executive told the site that Samsung will “release a 2Ghz dual core CPU-equipped smartphone by next year” and that it “will have the data processing capacities of a regular PC”, which now arrive equipped with between 3 and 4 gigahertz of power.

While Samsung’s home-grown processor will no doubt be making an appearance on its 2012 flagship (the Galaxy S III?), the company also plans to manufacturer the chips for other phone makers. So, it looks like next year could be the year of the 2GHz dual-core smartphone, then.

The 2GHz dual-core Exynos CPU is reportedly still in development by Samsung, and its exact availability is still to be confirmed.