Samsung advances HBM4 chip in intensifying race with SK Hynix

Samsung has started 2026 announcing that its laser focused on its new HBM4 chip, with plans to compete directly with Nvidia and SK Hynix. Samsung’s chip boss and co-CEO Jun Young-hyun told staff in a New Year speech that clients are calling the new product a comeback moment. Back in October, Samsung said it was already in “close discussion” with Nvidia to supply HBM4 chips, a deal that if signed will quickly swing momentum fast in Samsung’s favor. But Jun also said the company still needs to improve the chip’s overall strength before it can claim real dominance again. Samsung expands foundry and signs $16.5B Tesla chip deal Samsung is also stacking wins in its foundry business. Jun said new chip deals with major clients have put this part of the company in a strong spot. He claimed the foundry is now “primed for a great leap forward.” One of...

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