TSMC is set to begin producing 2nm (N2) chips and semiconductors in 2025, and several major companies are already lining up to adopt this cutting-edge technology. Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and MediaTek are among the prominent players that have secured agreements with the semiconductor giant.
A leaked company report suggests that AMD will be one of the first to utilize the 2nm process for its CPUs and GPUs, with their partnership expected to kick off in late 2024. Intel and MediaTek are anticipated to follow suit, starting production with the new lithography in the second half of 2026.
NVIDIA, on the other hand, plans to integrate TSMC’s 2nm chips between late 2026 and early 2027. These chips are likely intended for a future GPU lineup that will succeed the “Rubin” generation, which itself is slated to follow the “Blackwell” series debuting at CES 2025.
Notably, Apple will get a head start with exclusive access to TSMC’s 2nm technology. This collaboration will power the A20 Pro chips, set to appear in the iPhone lineup of 2026, as well as the M5 processors for iPads, MacBooks, and other Mac devices arriving by the end of 2025.
Each company’s plans for TSMC’s N2
TSMC’s upcoming 2nm manufacturing process is expected to play a key role in AMD’s future product lineup. This includes the launch of desktop processors based on the “Zen 6” architecture, as well as MI400 accelerators designed for artificial intelligence applications.
For Intel, the details remain unclear. It’s uncertain whether their “Nova Lake” desktop processors will use TSMC’s N2 process or their in-house A14 (1.4nm) technology. However, the agreement with TSMC provides Intel with flexibility as they finalize their plans.
MediaTek is rumored to be planning the use of TSMC’s 2nm process for its Dimensity 9600 mobile processors, reflecting the company’s ongoing investment in cutting-edge mobile chip technology.
Interestingly, Qualcomm is noticeably absent from the list of companies adopting TSMC’s N2 process. Reports suggest they may continue their partnership with Samsung’s semiconductor division for upcoming products, such as the Snapdragon X processors for notebooks and the successors to the “8 Elite” mobile chip series.
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