Foundry Wafer Price Comparison — Historical Time Series Data
Side-by-side wafer price comparison across TSMC, Samsung, and SMIC at comparable nodes (4nm, 3nm, 2nm). Samsung undercuts TSMC by 20-33% at comparable EUV nodes, but yield-adjusted cost-per-good-die may still favor TSMC.
Foundry Wafer Price Comparison — latest readings
7 data points across 7 series, covering 2023 to 2025 (SMIC). Values below are free; the full point-level history is available with Pro.
| Series | Period | Latest ($/wafer) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung 4nm (SF4) | 2023 | $15,000 | — |
| TSMC 4nm (N4) | 2024 | $18,500 | — |
| Samsung 3nm (SF3E GAA) | 2024 | $15,500 | — |
| TSMC 3nm (N3E) | 2024 | $20,000 | — |
| TSMC 2nm (N2) | 2025 | $30,000 | — |
| Samsung 2nm (SF2) | 2025 | $20,000 | — |
| SMIC 28nm | 2025 (SMIC) | $1,500 | — |
Foundry Wafer Price Comparison
Side-by-side wafer price comparison across TSMC, Samsung, and SMIC at comparable nodes (4nm, 3nm, 2nm). Samsung undercuts TSMC by 20-33% at comparable EUV nodes, but yield-adjusted cost-per-good-die may still favor TSMC.
Data Table
| Period | Series | Value |
|---|---|---|
2023 | Samsung 4nm (SF4) | $15,000 |
2024 | TSMC 4nm (N4) | $18,500 |
2024 | Samsung 3nm (SF3E GAA) | $15,500 |
2024 | TSMC 3nm (N3E) | $20,000 |
2025 | TSMC 2nm (N2) | $30,000 |
2025 | Samsung 2nm (SF2) | $20,000 |
2025 (SMIC) | SMIC 28nm | $1,500 |
Methodology & Sources
TSMC figures: analyst consensus. Samsung: inferred 20–33% discount vs TSMC. SMIC: Andy Lin blog (Jan 2025 28nm cut confirmed).
Citations:
- Silicon Analysts (Feb 2026)
- Morgan Stanley / TrendForce 2024 (Mar 2024)
- Deep Research (Mar 2026)
- Morgan Stanley / analyst consensus 2024 (Mar 2024)
- EE Times Asia / HWCooling.net Nov 2025 (Nov 2025)
- SemiWiki (Oct 2025)
- Andy Lin blog (granitefirm.com) (Jan 2025)
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