TSMC Surpasses Intel and Samsung to Become World's Largest Semiconductor Company by Revenue
With a record $69.3 billion in revenue for 2023, TSMC has outpaced its competitors, marking a significant shift in the semiconductor industry.
- TSMC earned $69.3 billion in 2023, surpassing Intel's $54.23 billion and Samsung's $50.99 billion in semiconductor revenue.
- The company's success is attributed to its dominance in process technologies and increased demand for electronics during the pandemic.
- TSMC does not develop its own processors but manufactures advanced chips for major tech companies like AMD, Apple, and Nvidia.
- Nvidia is expected to report earnings of around $58.8 billion for 2023, potentially surpassing both Samsung and Intel but still trailing TSMC.
- TSMC announced plans to open a second chip fabrication plant in Japan, in partnership with Sony and Toyota, as part of its expansion efforts.