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Re:AMD CEO Sees Chips from TSMC's US Plant Costing 5%-20% More by jychang on Thursday July 24, 2025 @06:17PM (#44676992)
I doubt that, unless you're willing to pay USA workers Taiwan salaries.
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Re:AMD CEO Sees Chips from TSMC's US Plant Costing 5%-20% More by acchow on Thursday July 24, 2025 @06:38PM (#44677157)
USA workers will not accept Taiwan salaries.

Numbeo shows the cost of living (including rent) is 45% higher in Phoenix than in Hsinchu (where TSMC's 2N is)

Rent is 176% higher.

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Re:AMD CEO Sees Chips from TSMC's US Plant Costing 5%-20% More by frollogaston on Friday July 25, 2025 @12:01AM (#44679476)
Given this, I'm surprised they're only looking at a 5%-20% cost increase.
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Re:AMD CEO Sees Chips from TSMC's US Plant Costing 5%-20% More by SecretDreams on Friday July 25, 2025 @12:18AM (#44679554)
It just gives a hint of how much salaries play into opex for TSMC: not a lot, apparently.
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Re:AMD CEO Sees Chips from TSMC's US Plant Costing 5%-20% More by jay_kyburz on Thursday July 24, 2025 @06:20PM (#44677014)
err.. its not crazy after a few years of recession, or even pressure on the workforce from AI.
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