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Samsung hikes AI chip foundry prices up to 15% amid high demand

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Samsung has reportedly increased its foundry prices by up to 15% for advanced process nodes like 4nm and 5nm, effective July. This move is attributed to high demand driven by the AI sector, which has filled Samsung's 4nm lines to full capacity. Chinese customers are reportedly accepting the largest price hikes, partly due to U.S. export controls limiting their access to other chipmaking tools. The price increases aim to improve the profitability of Samsung's foundry division, which has been loss-making since 2022. AI

IMPACT Increased AI chip manufacturing costs could impact the pace of AI development and deployment.

RANK_REASON Significant price increase by a major foundry provider driven by AI demand. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Samsung hikes AI chip foundry prices up to 15% amid high demand

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    Samsung raises advanced foundry prices by up to 15% as AI demand fills its 4nm lines, report claims — Chinese customers accepting the largest hikes

    Samsung raised prices on new orders across its 4nm, 5nm, and 8nm foundry processes in July, with increases reaching 15% for customers in China.

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