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TSMC Raises Chip Prices by 10% Starting 2027: Impact on Smartphones and AI
TSMC, a leader in the production of semiconductors for flagship devices, anticipates a price increase of between 5% and 10% starting from 2027. This impact o...
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- TSMC plans a price increase for chips between 5% and 10% starting from 2027
- A 3nm wafer currently costs about $19,500, with a potential increase to $21,450
- Demand for AI chips and TSMC's pricing strategy could influence the production costs of smartphones and advanced devices
- Samsung offers an alternative with the 2nm process, but switching to a new foundry is not immediate
- 2027 could see a significant increase in costs for devices with advanced chips
