AMD to use Samsung 4nm process tech to make Chromebook CPUs: J.P. Morgan

For many years, AMD has relied on GlobalFoundries and TSMC to manufacture GPUs and processors. Well, a new report by JPMorgan Chase hints that AMD may seek Samsung’s foundry for its Chromebook entry-level processors, which will use 4nm process technology.

• The new product is expected to be mass-produced by the end of 2022.

According to the info, JPMorgan Chase analysts said that TSMC’s current production capacity is limited, so AMD has to seek Samsung foundry. However, AMD initially relied almost entirely on GF foundry chips before turning to TSMC. This is because AMD and GF signed a chip supply agreement earlier, excluding other foundries.

It was previously reported that  AMD has not yet used the latest 5nm and 4nm process technology, and is relatively conservative in this regard. AMD chooses Samsung’s first batch of products as entry-level CPUs. If the results are satisfactory, it is expected that more kinds of chips will also be manufactured.

Last but not least, JPMorgan Chase analysts believe that AMD may use Samsung’s 3nm process to manufacture chips in 2023/2024 , but most core products, such as desktops, workstations, and server CPUs, still choose TSMC for foundry.

(via)