Samsung in Talks to Manufacture AMD’s Next-Gen EPYC “Venice” CPUs Using 2nm Process

Samsung Foundry is looking to regain ground in the semiconductor manufacturing industry with a potential major client — AMD.

Samsung in Talks with AMD for 2nm Chip Production

Currently, TSMC is AMD’s main chip supplier. However, the American company appears to be exploring alternative options for manufacturing its upcoming EPYC Venice processors — and this is where Samsung enters the scene.

Both companies are reportedly in advanced discussions for Samsung to supply its 2nm process node, known as SF2, for AMD’s next generation of CPUs. This move would position the South Korean foundry as a serious contender to TSMC, given that AMD is traditionally one of TSMC’s largest customers.

It seems likely that the EPYC Venice processors, designed for servers and data centers, will be manufactured using Samsung’s SF2 process.

Why AMD Is Considering Samsung

This decision by AMD is believed to stem from TSMC’s production limitations and the growing demand driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. As a result, supplier diversification has become crucial for fabless companies like AMD — firms that design chips but do not have their own manufacturing facilities.

The ongoing discussions between AMD and Samsung may also involve the production of “Olympic Ridge” processors based on the Zen 6 architecture, though the main focus for now remains on EPYC Venice.

Reports indicate that both companies expect to finalize the contract by January, allowing Samsung to begin preparations for mass production of the EPYC Venice processors. These chips are expected to feature up to 256 cores, along with architectural improvements introduced with Zen 6.

If prototype testing proves successful, Samsung could secure a vital role in the production of high-performance chips.