Samsung’s 4nm Chip Development is Inching Closer, First Application to be Google’s Tensor G3

Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 03 May 2023, 09:05 pm

In a bid to independently deliver smartphone chips for its devices and partner with other brands to use its tech, Samsung is now reportedly close to the industry leader, TSMC. With Samsung's improvements in the significant chip production in the world, it may soon be applied by Google for its Tensor G3 development, one that would power the future Pixel 8 series.

The development ushers in a new era for Samsung as it may soon become a renowned supplier for other companies looking to use its tech for their chip creations.

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Samsung 4nm Chip Development is Closer to TSMC's Creations

Samsung has made significant progress in its 4nm chip development according to Pulse News' report, bringing it closer to what its rival, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), delivers. The South Korean electronics giant has been working on developing the 4nm manufacturing process, and the latest reports indicate that Samsung is now seeing improvements in its yield rates.

The yield rate is a measure of the number of chips that can be produced without defects, and higher yield rates translate into lower costs and more profitability.

The improvements are significant because they will allow Samsung to produce more chips at a lower cost, making it more competitive with TSMC. The Taiwan-based chipmaker has been the industry leader in advanced manufacturing processes, particularly with the 4nm chips, and Samsung's progress is expected to challenge TSMC's dominance.

However, as noted by 9to5 Google, it would not last long as the chip market is looking to debut the 3nm processor, the smaller, more powerful, but cheaper to produce chips.

Google Tensor G3 to Soon Use Samsung's 4nm

Samsung has already secured a big customer for its 4nm chips, with Google's upcoming Tensor G3 chip for the Pixel 8 series set to use Samsung's chips. This is a significant win for Samsung, as Google has traditionally used chips from Qualcomm and TSMC, before its development of the earlier Tensor chips.

The Tensor G3 is expected to be a powerful chip that will improve the performance of the Pixel 8 series, making it a serious contender against Apple's iPhone and Samsung's own Galaxy lineup.

Samsung's Chip Development

Samsung is best known for its development of the Exynos chips, a dedicated smartphone SoC that it initially used for powering its Galaxy smartphones in certain regions.

However, there was previous news regarding Samsung ending its Exynos use in Galaxy S series smartphones, with the lineup using what Qualcomm Snapdragon has to offer.

The company's semiconductor division has been a key driver of growth for Samsung, and the continued improvements in its chip manufacturing capabilities are expected to bolster its position in the global market.

Samsung's progress in its 4nm chip development is an encouraging sign for the company, and the industry as a whole. The competition between Samsung and TSMC is driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in chip manufacturing, with the South Korean tech giant expanding more of its development of semiconductors to power their tech and others.