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MediaTek Is Using TSMC's Cutting Edge 2nm Process For Its Latest Chip

Published

15 September 2026

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technology

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Semiconductors

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Taiwan

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Read at engadget.com

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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

MediaTek has adopted TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm N2P process for its flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, ahead of competitor Qualcomm, delivering significant improvements in CPU speed, power efficiency, AI capabilities, and gaming performance.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 3 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 16 Sep 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

MediaTek leads chipmakers by using TSMC's 2nm process first, giving you a chance to target brands seeking the latest high-performance smartphone chips. This early move signals a competitive edge Qualcomm chip suppliers will scramble to match.

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3 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 16 Sep 2026

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