TSMC, a technology giant, is taking the final steps to reach full capacity in 2-nanometer production. According to information from DigiTimes, the Taiwan-based manufacturer will begin mass production in the last quarter of 2025. Initially, the target is 45,000-50,000 wafers per month.

TSMC is nearing completion of its 2nm production process

Apple has already allocated almost half of this capacity. The A20 and A20 Pro chips, which Apple will use in the iPhone 18 series to be released in 2026, will be produced on this line.

TSMC’s goal is to increase monthly production to 100,000 wafers in 2026. Longer-term, with the commissioning of the Arizona facility, total capacity is expected to reach 200,000 wafers in 2028. However, there is a significant problem with this process: the cost per 2nm wafer can reach up to $30,000. This could force manufacturers to reflect these costs in their product prices.

Apple and Qualcomm are currently among TSMC’s largest customers. Companies like AMD, MediaTek, and Broadcom are also waiting in the wings. MediaTek reportedly plans to bring its 2nm designs to the tape-out stage in the last quarter of the year to stay ahead of the competition.

TSMC has also increased its productivity during this transition. Production efficiency, which stood at 60% at the beginning of the year, is reportedly rising with the commissioning of new facilities. Accordingly, the factories in Baoshan and Kaohsiung will become the main centers for 2nm production. Meanwhile, the 3nm and 4nm production lines will continue operating at full capacity through 2026.