What if Apple was the only major manufacturer to offer3nm chipsin 2023? In any case, this is the thesis defended byDigiTimeswhich highlights the fact that big names in the semiconductor market such as Qualcomm and MediaTek are really hesitant to get involved.
Will Apple force its rivals to react?
It must be said that the sales prospects are currently quite unclear when it comes to Android devices. In addition, the cost of manufacturing chips, which exceeds $20,000 per slice, could dissuade the two companies from investing in this market.
That said, and as is often the case in technological matters, Apple is a pioneer, and if the new devices equipped with 3nm chips are a hit, it is hard to imagine its rival Samsung not reacting. It could then put pressure on its supplier Qualcomm, which would then be forced to follow suit.
As for the Cupertino company, it should soon focus on 3nm chips fromits supplier TSMCfor the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips which will equip the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros. For its part, the A17 Bionic chip, which will be offered with the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Ultra, could include this format.
What is a 3nm chip?
It is important to remember that 3nm chips are a semiconductor technology that uses transistors measuring 3nm wide. They are considered more advanced and higher performance than 5nm or 7nm chips, which are currently most commonly used in modern electronic devices.
They promise reduced power consumption and increased processing speed, making them particularly attractive to manufacturers looking to improve the efficiency and performance of their products.
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