Qualcomm will outsource the manufacturing of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to TSMC and Samsung (a longtime partnership). However, according to the latest report, the Taiwanese manufacturer may capture the majority of chip orders built on the 3nm process due to its incredibly high yield rate of 80%.
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Current yield rates from 3nm GAA wafers are around 60-70%, but TSMC has successfully implemented 75-80% of single wafers. If we can trust this data, Apple and Qualcomm will have no problem shipping their next-generation chipsets, the A17 Bionic and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Initially, Samsung experienced a horrific yield of around 20% before partnering with US company Silicon Frontline. technology.
The problem for Qualcomm and other chip makers is that prices are paid per wafer, and lower chip production means higher chipset prices for end customers, smartphone makers. It means higher market prices. That is, price increases. It doesn’t benefit anyone in the long run.
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