This is much less than rival TSMC, which achieves 60-70% efficiency on advanced nodes. The underperformance issue reflects Samsung’s manufacturing issues. Let’s recall that Qualcomm switched to TSMC solutions two years ago. While TSMC’s use of Gate Anywhere (GAA) transistors is expected to increase efficiency, Samsung will continue to face issues with its products in the near future.
If Samsung Foundry fails to improve performance, Qualcomm could continue its collaboration with TSMC for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 in 2026. According to media reports, this could push Samsung to consider MediaTek’s Dimensity chips for future flagship devices, potentially changing the mobile chipset market.
Source: Ferra
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