New information about AMD's next-generation CPU architecture, Zen 6, has been revealed. According to reliable sources, the company plans to adopt Taiwan TSMC's latest 3nm process (N3E) and increase the maximum core count per single CCD to 32 cores, double the current number.
Significant advancements in process technology with Zen 6.
TSMC's N3E process will be used for manufacturing Zen 6 CCDs. This process achieves a 20% performance improvement, 30% power efficiency enhancement, and 60% logic density improvement compared to the current 5nm process. Particularly noteworthy is the high level of integration achieved through the use of EUV double patterning technology.
Compared to the current Zen 5 chiplets, significant improvements in logic density and power efficiency can be expected with N4P. This evolution has made the ambitious goal of implementing 32 cores in a single CCD a realistic possibility.
In Zen 6, not only the CCD, which is the heart of the processor, but also the I/O die (IOD) will undergo significant advancements. The manufacturing process is transitioning from the current 6nm process to the 4nm process (N4C)...

Quantum Computing-related companies are fluctuating in the market. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed strong doubts about the practicality of quantum technology on Joe Rogan's podcast. This statement follows Nvidia's Jensen Huang's view that it will take over 15 years for the technology to be commercialized, leading to a double-digit decline in the stock prices of IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum.
These companies temporarily gained appreciation through AI expansion and the announcement of the 'Willow' chip, but the lack of profitability and the harsh competitive environment are fueling concerns about long-term investments. With the possibility of commercializing the technology by 2030 being questioned, investors are cautiously monitoring the developments while focusing on competitiveness with major players and revenue growth.
The impact of Zuckerberg's concerns on the market and its background.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's remarks expressing concerns about the practicality of quantum computing have caused a significant ripple in the related stock market. He stated in Joe Rogan's podcast that 'at the current stage, technological advancement does not guarantee commercial success,' emphasizing its limitations.

It became clear that production of AMD's next-generation CPU “Ryzen 9000 Series” and Apple's processor “S9” for smartwatches has begun at TSMC's 65 billion dollar Arizona plant (Fab 21). According to a report by industry analyst Tim Culpan, production of A16 Bionic chips for the iPhone 15/15 Plus is already being carried out at the same plant, and full-scale operation has begun as a manufacturing base for the three main products using cutting-edge 4nm process technology.
Details of production status and technology adopted
In Phase 1A, which is the current phase of Fab 21, installation of all manufacturing equipment has been completed, and it is being used in actual semiconductor manufacturing. The current production capacity is starting at 0.01 million wafers per month, and this can be said to be progress in line with TSMC's initial plan. Additional production capacity of 0.01 million4000 sheets per month is anticipated in Phase 1B, and plans are underway to expand total monthly production to 0.02 million4000 sheets.
The diversity of products manufactured at the same plant is remarkable...

Why did chip stocks fall on Monday?
After the U.S. Department of Commerce instructed chip manufacturers to stop supplying advanced chips with AI and graphics processing capabilities of 7 nanometers or more to China, Taiwan Semiconductor's stock price took a hit.
The U.S. actions caused concern across the sector, expecting further actions from the incoming President Donald Trump, who has been attacking both the U.S. chip law and Taiwan, the homeland of Taiwan Semiconductor, in his administration.
Taiwan Semiconductor is an important supplier for major technology companies such as apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Nvidia.
Semiconductor stocks also faced a significant setback on Monday after being hit by EdgeWater Research analysts, leading to a sharp decline in the stock price as highlighted by Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR).
Analysts pointed out that the allocation of Monolithic to Nvidia's Blackwell GPU is at risk due to performance issues with the company's power management ICs.
Analysts highlighted the collaboration between Japanese company Renesas and...