TSMC to Exclusively Produce Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 on 3nm N3P
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 will be exclusively mass produced by TSMC on its 3nm N3P process, with Samsung reportedly losing the production.
TSMC has secured the exclusive mass production contract for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, utilizing its advanced 3nm 'N3P' process. This move comes after Samsung reportedly failed to secure any orders from Qualcomm for this flagship mobile SoC. TSMC's Superior Technology Secures the Win Qualcomm, despite aiming to incorporate Samsung into its supply chain for cost reduction, has opted for TSMC due to Samsung's ongoing yield issues with its 3nm GAA process. TSMC's 2nm trial production has demonstrated a 60% yield rate, further solidifying Qualcomm's confidence in the Taiwanese foundry. In a further blow to Samsung, they reportedly failed to secure production orders for the Snapdragon 8s Elite, a less powerful variant of the flagship SoC, according to a report from The Bell. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 on TSMC's N3P Node The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 will be manufactured on TSMC's improved 3nm 'N3P' node, which is expected to bring performance e…