Apple’s current M2 chip, powering its top-tier MacBooks, is manufactured using TSMC’s “Enhanced 5-nanometer technology” N5P process. Last year’s iPhone 14 series, driven by the A15 chip, also employed the 5nm fabrication process from TSMC.
The potential adoption of a 3nm processor for the iPhone 15 could provide a notable performance boost to Apple’s new products, garnering attention from competitors. Intel, another prominent chip manufacturer and Apple’s arch-rival since Apple began producing its own chips for MacBooks, has been striving to develop 3nm chips. These efforts come after facing challenges in reaching the 5nm milestone, leading to the M1 and M2 MacBooks outperforming Intel-based Windows laptops, particularly in power efficiency and battery life.
