News & Reviews:   TSMC 3nm process

In September last year, we reported on how MediaTek will be mass-producing a new mobile processor using TSMC’s 3nm technology in 2024. Now, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that this SoC would be the Dimesnity 9400 and gave further alleged details on the processor.

MediaTek today announced that it has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC’s 3nm technology. Taping out the company’s flagship Dimensity system-on-chip (SoC), volume production is expected to begin next year.

Apple is reportedly going all in with N3, TSMC’s first-generation 3nm process and has secured all available orders for the process’ initial supply. It is believed that the 3nm chips would be powering Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 series and M3 MacBooks.