Archive · 23 Sep 2025
TSMC's N2 Node Price Hike May Increase CPU, GPU Costs
TSMC, a major company that makes computer chips, might raise its prices.
This could make the chips inside your computer and phone more expensive.
TSMC's new chip-making process, called N2, is predicted to cost much more.
Because building these chips is already very expensive, with the tools and research that is involved.
If the price of chips goes up, companies like Apple, Nvidia, and AMD might have to charge more for their products, such as CPUs and GPUs.
This means that your new computer or graphics card might cost more money.
The first products using the new chip process might come from AMD.
TSMC's N2 node could increase pricing over 50% compared to its N3 node.
TSMC previously raised prices when moving from N5 to N3 by about 20%.
The cost of building advanced chips is very high.
Apple, Nvidia, and AMD may increase prices.
N2 chip mass production is expected in 2026.
- Who
- TSMC, Apple, Nvidia, and AMD
- What
- Potential price increases for advanced processors.
- When
- Mass production of N2 chips expected in 2026.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- Due to the rising costs of manufacturing advanced chips.
- Company
- TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company)
- Node
- N2
- N2 Price Increase
- Potentially over 50% higher than N3 node
- Key Customers
- Apple, Nvidia, AMD
- N3 Price Increase
- Around 20% increase from N5
- Mass Production
- Expected in 2026