Apple Spent $1 Billion on the M3 Tape-Out, Says Analyst
Apple paid a king’s ransom to be the first company with a 3nm processor.
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Wow! Apple paid such big money probably because it had foreseen what 3nm chips could do. The move to the 3nm process can potentially usher in the most significant leap in performance and efficiency for Apple’s chips since 2020. The hallmarks of the 3nm technology, such as a substantial increase in the number of transistors, pave the way for a chip that’s capable of executing more tasks, quicker, and with less power. The expectation
n is that these chips would use up to 35% less power while delivering superior performance compared to their 5nm counterparts. This isn’t just about augmenting power performance - the 3nm chips could also spawn more sophisticated dedicated chip hardware. With this, Apple could potentially support more advanced tasks related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and graphics capabilities. It’s fascinating to watch the unfolding of this new era in chip technology!
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