Samsung is reportedly pushing forward with its third-generation 2nm process, set to roll out within the next two years. The company’s current focus is stabilizing yields rather than rushing into the next advanced process.
While the 1.4nm process faced delays, Samsung has shifted its efforts to refining the 2nm node, which has already shown significant progress.
In a recent SAFE forum held on July 1 for its partners, Samsung presented its SF2P+ process, a more advanced version of its second-generation 2nm node, SF2P. This update is expected to bring a performance boost of up to 30%, further refining their current technology. Samsung is betting on a more measured approach, fine-tuning existing processes before leaping to the next node.
Why the delay in the 1.4nm process? Samsung’s spokesperson explained that the company’s primary goal is improving existing processes, stabilizing yields, and making its manufacturing processes more competitive with TSMC. Samsung is also preparing for the mass production of the Exynos 2600, which will be based on the 2nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) technology. With yields aiming for 50% in the next few months, Samsung is confident that progress will continue steadily.
Additionally, there are rumors of a Galaxy S26-exclusive Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, manufactured using Samsung’s 2nm GAA technology, with trial production already underway. This highlights Samsung’s ability to push forward in the highly competitive chipmaking industry, although it’s clear that the company is taking a cautious, methodical approach rather than rushing to the latest node.
In summary, Samsung’s shift toward focusing on refining its 2nm process rather than prematurely jumping to a 1.4nm node suggests the company is intent on building a strong foundation for the future. As we await the first 2nm GAA chipsets later this year, it will be interesting to see how the results unfold and if the company’s strategy will pay off.