Intel was reportedly collaborating with TSMC to produce 3nm chips, potentially making both Intel and Apple the initial TSMC customers to utilize 3nm chips. Nevertheless, a recent report indicates that Intel is scaling down its 3nm orders from TSMC. Consequently, Apple has seized the opportunity to increase its own order, securing TSMC’s 3nm capacity for the remainder of 2023.
As a result, it is highly likely that the iPhone 15 series will be the exclusive recipients of TSMC’s 3nm chips this year. While this development is advantageous for Apple and its enthusiasts, it represents a setback for those anticipating a new generation of Intel (or AMD)-based Windows laptops in the near future.
