Samsung has dethroned Intel to become the world's largest chipmaker

[WYP]

Intel has held this position since 1992.



Read more about Samsung rise to become the world largest chipmaker.

 

[Prika]

As expected , i remember that couple months ago there was article announcing that Samsung will become no.1 silicon manufacturer

 

[NeverBackDown]

Quantity < Quality

Intel still got the best FABs and designs. Probably won't change too.

I don't think Samsung can hold on to this forever though.

 

[RobM]

Lets hope this drives prices down so we can benefit

 

[NeverBackDown]

Lets hope this drives prices down so we can benefit

It won't. Prices have gotten worse over the course of last year.

 

[RobM]

It won't. Prices have gotten worse over the course of last year.

I know, its crazy expensive, I would love an nvme drive for my rig but just dont have funds

 

[WYP]

Lets hope this drives prices down so we can benefit

Nah, Samsung's rise is mostly due to increased DRAM/NAND demand and pricing. They have increased their output but not enough to stop prices rising.