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Samsung said to use TSMC tech for Nvidia's next-generation memory chips

Samsung (SSNLF) will use TSMC's (TSM) 3nm process for Nvidia's (NVDA) next-gen memory chips, per Seoul Economic Daily. Nvidia also involves SK Hynix (SKHY) and Micron (MU). This marks Samsung's first HBM manufacturing collaboration with TSMC. Samsung will keep its in-house model for other products.

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Published Oct 19, 2026, 8:56 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NVDABullishMed
01

Why it matters

The partnership may reduce supply risk for Nvidia and showcase Samsung's flexibility, while the financial impact on Samsung is likely limited.

02

Market read

First‑time collaboration at the HBM base‑die level could influence supply dynamics for AI hardware, modestly affecting Nvidia and Samsung stocks.

03

What to watch

Pricing terms of the TSMC contract and potential capacity constraints are not disclosed, which could affect the actual impact.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

The article reports a new manufacturing collaboration between Samsung Electronics and TSMC for Nvidia's custom HBM chips, marking Samsung's first use of TSMC at this stage.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NVDABullishHigh confidence
Context

Nvidia has asked Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron to use TSMC's 3nm process for its custom HBM chips.

Expected impact

modest upside as market views the supply diversification favorably.

Evidence & confidence

The news removes a supply‑risk narrative and may support near‑term demand for Nvidia's AI products.

Market effects

Sector

Strengthens the advanced‑memory sector by showing cross‑fab collaboration, may prompt other memory makers to seek similar deals.

Regional

Korea and Taiwan markets could see modest positive sentiment from the partnership news.

Global

Highlights supply‑chain diversification for AI hardware, relevant to global tech investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The use of TSMC could signal Samsung's own process lag, potentially hurting its competitive edge in memory.

Key entities

  • Company
    Samsung Electronics

    Korean semiconductor giant, ADR ticker SSNLF.

  • Company
    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

    World's leading contract chipmaker, TSMC.

  • Company
    Nvidia

    AI chip designer, ticker NVDA.

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