Samsung 2nm chip yield reaches 60%, driven by new orders

Samsung continues to make significant strides in developing its cutting-edge 2-nanometer manufacturing process, which utilizes Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor architecture. Recent reports indicate that the overall yield rate for this process has now reached approximately 60%, marking a notable improvement from the 50% reported in January. This progress is even more impressive when compared to the second half of 2025, when yields were hovering around just 20%—representing a more than threefold increase.

However, the situation remains challenging for Samsung's in-house Exynos 2600 chip. Its yield rate still hasn't surpassed 50%, though even this figure represents a substantial step forward from the early production stages. It's worth noting that Samsung typically doesn't disclose precise yield data for its manufacturing nodes, so these estimates come from industry sources.

A key driver behind these improved yields has been new customer orders, including from major Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturers like Canaan and MicroBT. The growing demand from these companies has provided Samsung with additional incentive to accelerate production optimization and enhance the efficiency of its 2nm line.

While Samsung still trails behind TSMC in the race for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, the company is gradually closing the gap by securing more orders. One of its most significant achievements recently was landing a $16.5 billion contract with Tesla to produce AI6 chips for autonomous driving systems. Against this backdrop, Samsung has set an ambitious target: to increase orders for its 2nm process by 130% in 2026, a move that could substantially strengthen its market position.