The 3nm GAA process was intended to take on various TSMC architectures on the same lithography, but Samsung has been reported numerous times to have hit a major snag regarding yields. The latest update stated that the Korean foundry was experiencing a 20 percent yield, which would explain why the Exynos 2500 would be delayed and not be found in the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
However, the company also introduced the Exynos W1000 for its Galaxy Watch range, and it has been mass produced on the 3nm GAA node, hinting that the rumors floating around might be nothing but hot air. Just recently, during the Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) and Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem Forum (SAFE) held in Seoul, the company gave assurance that its cutting-edge manufacturing process has stable yields and performs according to expectations.
No high-profile customers have signed up to provide Samsung with orders for 3nm GAA wafers
Several executives were present at the Convention & Exhibition Center (COEX) in Seoul, South Korea, yesterday, with Sammobile reporting that these individuals stated that the 3nm GAA performance and yields were high. Unfortunately, even if we were to take Samsung’s word on its progress, there are other pieces of evidence that cast a shadow of doubt on the Korean giant’s manufacturing process.
For instance, Qualcomm and MediaTek, two of the biggest names in the smartphone fabless semiconductor space, will announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 later this year. Both of these chipsets are said to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ process and not Samsung’s 3nm GAA technology. Fortunately, a separate report states that AMD has shown interest in this manufacturing process, but there is no concrete information at this time.
However, the existence of the Exynos W1000 and its performance difference compared to its predecessor give us hope for the future. With a new CPU cluster that can obtain up to a 370 percent performance bump compared to Samsung’s last-generation SoC, we have our fingers crossed for the improvements showcased by the Exynos 2500, assuming it arrives on time.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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