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AMD Begins U.S. Chip Production at TSMC Arizona Facility, Achieves 2nm Milestone

AMD's latest advancements include the validation of EPYC processors and the industry's first 2nm high-performance chip, marking a key step in bolstering U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

A smartphone with a displayed AMD logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A smartphone with a displayed AMD logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), during a fireside chat at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, India, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. AMD is playing catch-up with Nvidia Corp. in the lucrative market for these chips, which help develop and run AI services. Photographer: Gabriela Bhaskar/Bloomberg

Overview

  • AMD has officially started producing AI server chips at TSMC's Arizona facility, expanding domestic semiconductor capabilities.
  • The company achieved a critical milestone with the tape-out of its 2nm EPYC 'Venice' processor, set to launch next year.
  • AMD successfully validated its 5th generation EPYC CPUs at the Arizona site, reinforcing its commitment to U.S.-based production.
  • This development aligns with growing focus on domestic chip manufacturing and potential new tariffs on imported semiconductors.
  • TSMC and AMD's long-standing partnership continues to drive technological innovations, enhancing performance and efficiency in high-performance computing.