Samsung is reportedly in talks with AMD to manufacture upcoming chipsets using its advanced foundry capabilities.
According to a report, the two companies are exploring a potential partnership that would see Samsung’s foundry division produce AMD designed chipsets using its second generation 2nm process. These chipsets are expected to power AMD’s future CPUs. While the agreement has not been finalised, the report suggests the partnership could be confirmed by January 2026.
AMD is said to be considering Samsung as a manufacturing partner following a recent increase in production costs by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. The rising costs have prompted several technology firms to reassess and diversify their supply chains.
A local publication, citing unnamed industry sources, reported that Samsung Electronics Device Solutions Division Foundry is preparing to manufacture a prototype chip for AMD. The prototype is expected to be developed using a multi project wafer approach. This method allows multiple collaborators to design processors on a single wafer, helping reduce early stage development costs.
The report noted that a key factor in finalising the deal will be whether Samsung’s foundry can deliver the performance levels AMD expects for its next generation CPUs.
If the partnership moves forward, AMD would become the 3rd major company to collaborate with Samsung on semiconductor manufacturing. In July, Tesla signed a deal valued at $16.5 billion, or roughly Rs. 1.4 lakh crore, with Samsung to manufacture AI6 chips for its electric vehicles. These chips are being produced at Samsung’s new Texas plant and will support full self driving and other autonomous systems.
In August, Apple also partnered with Samsung to manufacture next generation CMOS camera image sensors for future iPhone models. This production is also taking place at the same Texas facility.
The report added that increasing production costs at TSMC are pushing global technology companies to seek alternative manufacturing partners, a shift that could significantly benefit Samsung’s foundry business.
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