Here’s the crux of the matter: Apple’s 3nm processor by TMSC is to start mass production next week. This was confirmed by Digitimes(via GSMArena) and the production is kickstarting at the TMSC’s very own Fab 18.
Further details on Apple’s 3nm processor
Speaking precisely, the news came in that TMSC will begin producing 3-nanometer chipsets. And Apple, one of the biggest clients of TMSC, will be the first brand to get a feel of the impressive technology which will be employed in making Apple’s 3nm processor.
This is not much of shocking news as earlier reports had mentioned that Apple is planning a big upgrade on devices in 2023, starting with the M2 Pro chip(which will probably be Apple’s 3nm processor TMSC will be working on first).
According to rumours, there will be a ceremony at the Southern Taiwan Science Park on December 29 to officially celebrate the start of 3nm chip production. Also, the ceremony entails the celebration to expand the production of 3-nanometer chip production as a whole.
Apple’s 3nm processor(based on this TMSC’s 3nm node), the M2 Pro, is set to debut on the MacBook 14 and 16, Mac Studio and Mac mini. Since the era of 3nm chips has started, most probably, the A17 bionic(the successor to the A16 Bionic) as well as the M3 chip will be making use of this TMSC’s 3nm node. A17 Bionic will possibly be debuting in the iPhone 15 and the chip will be giving the smartphone a whole new level of efficiency.
