AMD is reportedly shifting some of its high-performance Ryzen 9000-series CPUs’ production to TSMC’s new Arizona facility. Reports suggest that these CPUs are in production now.

This move signals a significant win for TSMC’s US operation. Although AMD released the Ryzen 9000 in August last year, which utilized 4nm silicon produced in Taiwan, the posturing to manufacture these chips domestically provides a substantial boost in confidence for the Arizona fab.

However, the cost of production in Arizona is reportedly higher than Taiwan, which might lead to increased prices for US-made chips. Interestingly, AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs feature a chiplet design, wherein while some 8-core dies are made in Arizona, a 6nm I/O die still relies on Taiwanese production capabilities.

Additionally, TSMC has ambitious plans with three Arizona fabs under development, with hopes to produce 3nm and eventually 2nm chips. As for now, obtaining devices with TSMC-manufactured silicon remains a matter of future availability.

Keep in mind: While this production may suggest a shift toward US manufacturing, it remains unclear if Ryzen 9000 CPUs manufactured here will be fully made in the USA, given the complexities of chip production.

AMD’s new production (Image credit: Future)