Apple's 3nm TSMC wafer costs soar to $18,000, more than tripling since the 28nm A7 chip
Let's rewind to 2013 and the A7, Apple's first 64-bit chip built on TSMC's 28nm process. At the time, those 28nm wafers cost ...
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Analyst: TSMC 3nm Wafer Goes for $18,000
Analyst Ben Bajarin is estimating that TSMC’s 3nm wafers are running Apple about $18,000 a pop. Apple uses the 3nm process ...
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Analyst: TSMC 3nm Wafer Goes for $18,000
Apple uses the 3nm process for its A17 and A18 smartphone chips. That’s a hefty price tag ... Bajarin, who shared his take on X, noted that the A11 and A12 dies showed the greatest transistor ...
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TSMC's wafer pricing now $18,000 for a 3nm wafer
TSMC increases wafer pricing with each new node although transistor density increases slowdown, says analysis.
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We're expecting Apple to release a new iPhone SE model this year, likely in March. As such, I'd advise against picking up the iPhone SE (2022) until this newer model's existence is confirmed (or ...
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The Apple iPad mini — perfectly sized and just $299.99
Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, this device handles demanding apps ... Its compatibility with the Apple Pencil (not included) makes it an excellent choice for note-takers and creatives, while ...
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TSMC's wafer pricing now $18,000 for a 3nm wafer, increased over 3X in 10 years: Analyst
TSMC increases wafer pricing with each new node although transistor density increases slowdown, says analysis.