Why TSMC leads the chip-making world with its 2nm technology

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is proving why it’s the top player in chip production. Reports show that TSMC’s 2nm process achieves a 60% yield, meaning 60 out of every 100 chips made from a silicon wafer pass quality checks. This high success rate allows TSMC to start mass production, giving it a big edge over competitors.

Big tech companies like Apple, Nvidia, AMD, and MediaTek are already lining up to use TSMC’s 2nm chips. These chips, built with a new gate-all-around (GAA) design, perform 10-15% better, use 25-30% less power, and pack 15% more transistors than TSMC’s 3nm chips. This makes them perfect for cutting-edge devices. Meanwhile, Samsung, the second-largest chip maker, is struggling with a 40% yield on its 2nm process, falling behind TSMC.

Samsung hoped its early use of GAA technology would give it an advantage, but TSMC’s higher yields and reliability are winning over major clients. TSMC’s ability to produce more working chips at a smaller size strengthens its hold on the market. With demand growing for advanced chips in phones, computers, and AI, TSMC’s lead in the 2nm race shows why it remains the go-to choice for the world’s biggest tech companies.