How to make a CPU – a simple picture-based explanation

Re:How to make a CPU – a simple picture-based explanation by nwiswell on Wednesday November 10, 2021 @07:11PM (#29182749)

> That sounds way too high for mask costs. You're definitely looking at 7 figures, but I don't think they've yet hit 8.

7nm logic mask set costs are estimated at $10.5M. Of course you could always use a slightly less leading-edge node and save a lot of money.

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Re:How to make a CPU – a simple picture-based explanation by kayson on Wednesday November 10, 2021 @08:36PM (#29183437)

Huh you might be right, if only just. It says it's an estimate, but that probably means 3nm nodes will be >$10MM for sure

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