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Samsung Struggles with 2nm Chip Yields, Leaving TSMC as Top Choice
Industry experts say Samsung's 2nm process yields remain below 50%, far behind TSMC's dominance
Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:05am
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The race for 2nm chip supremacy intensifies as Samsung's manufacturing challenges open the door for TSMC to solidify its dominance.Taylor TodayAccording to industry reports, Samsung's progress on its 2nm chip manufacturing process has hit a roadblock, with yields currently estimated to be in the mid-50% range and expected to drop to around 40% once back-end processes are completed. This is well below the 70% benchmark that Samsung needs to instill confidence in major customers like Qualcomm. While Samsung has made significant strides in advancing its 2nm technology, it appears TSMC remains the undisputed leader in the next-generation 2nm chip market.
Why it matters
The 2nm chip manufacturing process is crucial for the next generation of high-performance computing and mobile devices. Samsung's struggles to achieve competitive yields on its 2nm GAA technology could limit its ability to win major chip orders from top customers, further solidifying TSMC's dominance in the advanced semiconductor market.
The details
According to reports, Samsung's 2nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) chip yields were estimated to be around 20% in the second half of 2025, but have since improved to the mid-50% range. However, this is still well below the 70% benchmark that industry experts say Samsung needs to be considered a viable alternative to TSMC. The reports indicate that once Samsung's back-end chip processing is completed, the yields could drop even further, to around 40%. This suggests Samsung is still struggling to optimize its 2nm technology and achieve the consistent high yields required to compete with TSMC.
- In the second half of 2025, Samsung's 2nm GAA chip yields were estimated to be around 20%.
- Samsung's 2nm GAA yields have since improved to the mid-50% range, but are expected to drop to around 40% once back-end processes are completed.
The players
TSMC
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world's largest independent semiconductor foundry, dominating the advanced chip manufacturing market.
Samsung
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational conglomerate and one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers, competing with TSMC in the advanced chip production space.
What’s next
Samsung's Taylor plant in Texas is expected to undergo trial production soon, with the company's new Exynos 2700 chip potentially being the first to utilize the second-generation 2nm GAA node. However, industry experts remain skeptical about Samsung's ability to catch up to TSMC's dominance in the 2nm chip market in the near future.
The takeaway
While Samsung has made significant progress in advancing its 2nm chip technology, the company's ongoing struggles to achieve consistent high yields on its 2nm GAA process suggest TSMC will likely maintain its position as the undisputed leader in the next-generation 2nm semiconductor market for the foreseeable future.
