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Samsung’s 4nm Chip Yields Top 80%, Signaling Mature Production

The stronger yield gives Samsung a clearer path to win more contracts.

Overview

  • Korean reports say Samsung’s 4nm yield now exceeds 80 percent, a level chipmakers view as mature production.
  • Groq, IBM, Baidu, Ambarella, Faraday, FuriosaAI, and Rebellion are reportedly sourcing 4nm parts from Samsung.
  • Samsung’s 4nm process also makes the base die for its HBM4 memory chips that supply major AI hardware makers.
  • Samsung plans to provide a 1.4nm Process Design Kit to customers in the second half of 2026, with mass production targeted for 2029.
  • Samsung’s 2nm effort remains active with the Exynos 2600 already in market and roughly 70 percent yields reported earlier in 2026.