Qualcomm reportedly drops plans for two versions of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, opting for a single SM8850 model due to concerns over Samsung’s 2nm GAA process yields. The Qualcomm Reference Design chip will cost $15,000, exclusively manufactured by TSMC on 3nm process. Samsung’s version provisionally discontinued, affecting upcoming flagship devices. Qualcomm’s decision may lead to higher prices for non-binned parts.
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