We still haven’t witnessed any 2nm chips integrated into our computers yet. In fact, 3nm chips are also scarce, with only Intel’s Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake processors making the rounds. Nonetheless, TSMC is pushing ahead towards more advanced chip technology, specifically introducing new 1.4nm transistors through accelerated plans for factories scheduled to start production in 2027. Full-scale manufacturing is expected to commence in 2028.

According to reports from the Taiwanese outlet UDN, TSMC has achieved a “major breakthrough” in its 1.4nm process advancement. This situates TSMC against Intel’s ongoing developments with its 18A and potential future 14A nodes—currently facing challenges in securing customers.

The report emphasizes that TSMC has urged suppliers and contractors to hasten their timelines to ensure at least four factories ready to produce 1.4nm chips. With these developments, there is an expectation that Apple might be the first to launch an A14 chip in its iPhone around September 2028. Meanwhile, it may take competitors like AMD and Nvidia an additional year to adopt the new technology, as they continue production on TSMC’s previous 5nm node.

While details regarding the A14 node are still limited, TSMC has indicated that it will offer enhanced transistor density compared to prior nodes, allowing for the creation of more powerful GPUs and processors.