Well-known companies in the IT sector, including Apple, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and others, are already vying for TSMC’s 2nm process; the company is rumored to have begun taking orders on April 1. These businesses would have little trouble investing billions to gain an advantage over one another or to stay up with the next-generation node, which was already going to be a difficult pill to take at $30,000 per wafer. Unfortunately, things only become more difficult from here. According to a recent estimate, the 1.4nm “Angstrom” technology will be the direct successor to the 2nm process, but it could cost up to $45,000.
TSMC’s 1.4nm Angstrom will cost 50% more than the 2nm node at the previously indicated price.
According to a China Times story, only TSMC’s most valuable clients are willing to consider ordering 1.4nm wafers because they can cost up to $45,000 each. That represents a 50% pricing difference when compared to the 2nm node, but it’s also crucial to keep in mind that the Taiwanese semiconductor giant won’t start manufacturing for several years—the earliest date given is 2028. As of right now, no clients have expressed interest in the technology, indicating that 2nm is their main priority.