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Samsung Renames 3nm Tech to 2nm, Aiming to Compete with Intel

In a strategic move, Samsung Foundry rebrands its 3nm-class technology to 2nm without altering the design, setting sights on Intel's upcoming 20A node.

Samsung Foundry has reportedly rebranded its 2nd generaiton 3nm-class fabrication technology aka SF3, to SF2, and it seems to be because of Intel.
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Overview

  • Samsung Foundry has renamed its second-generation 3nm-class fabrication technology, previously known as SF3, to SF2, indicating a 2nm-class manufacturing process.
  • The renaming aims to simplify process nomenclature and enhance competition with Intel Foundry's upcoming 2nm production node, Intel 20A.
  • Samsung's process technology roadmap through 2027 includes mass production targets for 2nm and 1.4nm technologies, with plans to expand production capacity significantly.
  • Despite the renaming, there are no reported design changes in the SF2 node, meaning customers will receive the same technology as the erstwhile SF3.
  • Intel's 20A process node may have a performance advantage over Samsung's SF2 due to its backside power delivery network (BSPDN).