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Japanese chipmaker Rapidus plans to challenge TSMC by offering lower wafer pricing, with its 2nm-class silicon priced around $20,000 per wafer upon launch in 2027. While this pricing strategy appears risky, given Rapidus’s current stage in developing leading-edge technologies, TSMC is expected to ha

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus plans to launch its 2nm fabrication process in 2027, offering wafer pricing significantly below that of TSMC. With quotes ranging from ¥3 million to ¥3.5 million per wafer (approximately $20,000), Rapidus aims to undercut TSMC's rumored $30,000 pricing for N2 wafers. While