TSMC to make 3nm chips for Intel in 2020

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/27/2021 04:38 PM | source: | 22 comment(s)

Intel is no secret that Intel is outsourcing its chip fabrication more and more. Allegedly TSMC has struck a new deal with Intel. The chip foundry is on track with its 3nm process technology to manufacture Intel Core products. Volume production is scheduled for the second half of 2022, according to sources from Digitimes.

DigiTimes alleges that Intel and TSMC have entered into an arrangement. TSMC would be fabbing processors on the pending 3nm fabrication process. There's no word on what models it entails. Apple also has a deal going with TSMC. Volume production is expected to start in the second half of 2022. Even though Digitimes is a reliable source, Intel has not yet commented on the rumors. Intel's soon to become CEO Pat Gelsinger already mentioned they would increasingly use third-party manufacturers, "given the size of the portfolio."

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FrostNixon
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#5881762 Posted on: 01/27/2021 04:41 PM

2020 is behind us luckily, so that might be a misstype.

Silva
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#5881766 Posted on: 01/27/2021 04:51 PM

@Hilbert Hagedoorn you might want to catch up on your sleep, the tittle can't be right!

theoneofgod
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#5881770 Posted on: 01/27/2021 05:01 PM

2020 was faulty i heard we will start it again.

Freeman
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#5881772 Posted on: 01/27/2021 05:05 PM

who do some sites report TSMC 5nm?

JamesSneed
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#5881776 Posted on: 01/27/2021 05:25 PM

who do some sites report TSMC 5nm?

Likely because its both. Intel is diversifying foundries.

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