AMD Debuts Venice EPYC on TSMC’s 2nm Node
AMD has announced a major technological milestone with the successful tape-out and bring-up of its next-generation AMD EPYC processor, codenamed “Venice.” This marks the first high-performance computing (HPC) product in the industry to leverage TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm (N2) process technology.
This innovation is a major step forward in AMD's data center CPU roadmap, with the Venice processor set to hit commercial release in 2025.
Breakthrough in Process Technology
AMD’s Venice chip is the first HPC product to be brought up on TSMC’s most advanced 2nm node, underlining the strength of the long-standing collaboration between the two semiconductor giants. N2 technology offers notable improvements in performance, power efficiency, and chip yields—critical factors for next-generation AI and data center workloads.
Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO, said, “SMC has been a key partner for many years and our deep collaboration with their R&D and manufacturing teams has enabled AMD to consistently deliver leadership products that push the limits of high-performance computing"
She added, “Being a lead HPC customer for TSMC’s N2 process and for TSMC Arizona Fab 21 are great examples of how we are working closely together to drive innovation and deliver the advanced technologies that will power the future of computing”
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Boost to US Semiconductor Manufacturing
Dr. C.C. Wei, Chairman and CEO of TSMC, said, “We are proud to have AMD be a lead HPC customer for our advanced 2nm (N2) process technology and TSMC Arizona fab. By working together, we are driving significant technology scaling resulting in better performance, power efficiency and yields for high-performance silicon. We look forward to continuing to work closely with AMD to enable the next era of computing.”
Aside from the N2 achievement, AMD also announced the successful bring-up and validation of its 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs at TSMC's new factory in Arizona. The move further underscores AMD's commitment to local semiconductor production and advancing US leadership in advanced computing.
