The 2nm Chip Race: Nvidia and Qualcomm Turn to Samsung as TSMC Costs Soar
"Explore the 2nm chip race as Nvidia and Qualcomm consider Samsung Foundry amidst rising TSMC costs."
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The 2nm Chip Race: Nvidia and Qualcomm Turn to Samsung as TSMC Costs Soar
The race to develop and deploy 2nm semiconductor chips is heating up, with major players jockeying for position and seeking to secure the most advanced manufacturing capabilities. While Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has long been the industry leader, rising costs and production limitations are driving key players like Nvidia and Qualcomm to explore alternative options. Apple's 2nm Delay and TSMC's Cost Pressures Apple, a pioneer in mobile chip technology, was initially expected to be the first to introduce processors manufactured using a 2nm process node, tentatively named A19 Pro, within the iPhone 17 in late 2025. However, recent reports indicate that Apple has been forced to postpone its 2nm chip production plans until 2026 due to the exorbitant costs associated with TSMC's 2nm manufacturing services. TSMC, while currently leading the 2nm race with reported yields reaching 60%, faces significant challenges in ramping up production capacity to meet the a…
