Abstract

Wafer Pricing by Process Node (2026) — $3,000 at 28nm to $20,000+ at 3nm. Fetched by the auto-model research pass; the figures below are cited from this source in the model's flow, idiot-index, energetic-index, and market tabs.

Key facts

• TSMC 3nm ~$19,500 and 5nm ~$18,500 per 300mm wafer (2026)
• 3nm range $17,000-$22,000 depending on volume
• 28nm ~$3,000 per wafer

Reviewer note

Real source gathered during the extend-silicon-stack research pass (2026-06-21). Figures attributed to it in the model link back here.