Qualcomm and MediaTek Eye Samsung for 2nm Chip Production Amid TSMC Price Hikes
Qualcomm and MediaTek are considering shifting their 2nm chipset production to Samsung due to TSMC's significant price hikes, with Samsung's progress in 2nm GAA process making it a plausible alternative. Qualcomm has reportedly evaluated a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and MediaTek has completed its first 2nm SoC tape-out, both seeking to reduce costs amid rising chip prices. Samsung, with its current 50% yield rate, stands to benefit by securing future orders, though it faces challenges in rebuilding trust with these companies.
