Fact check: Nvidia RTX 5000 series is using the TSMC 4nm node process.

1. Summary of the results

The manufacturing process for Nvidia's RTX 5000 series (Blackwell) is currently subject to conflicting reports. While the original statement claims a 4nm process, there are several important clarifications:

• According to leaker kopite7kimi, the series will use TSMC's 3nm process ^[1]
• However, other sources suggest it will use TSMC's "4N" node, which is actually a modified 5nm process specifically customized for Nvidia, not a true 4nm process ^[2]
• The release timeframe is expected to be late 2024 or early 2025 ^{[1] [3]}

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important pieces of context are missing from the original statement:

• There's an ongoing collaboration between Nvidia and TSMC on computational lithography advancement ^[4]
• The "4N" designation is potentially misleading as it represents a modified 5nm process with approximately 30% transistor density improvements, rather than a true 4nm node ^[2]
• The manufacturing process is still in the rumor stage, though some sources are considered credible ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic elements:

• It oversimplifies the manufacturing process by not acknowledging the difference between marketing terms and actual technical specifications
• It fails to mention that the "4nm" designation can be misleading, as TSMC's node naming conventions don't always directly correspond to actual manufacturing processes
• The statement presents as fact what is still largely based on leaks and industry rumors

Who benefits:

• Nvidia benefits from marketing simplified node numbers that make their products sound more advanced
• TSMC benefits from presenting their modified 5nm process as a new node
• Tech media and leakers benefit from generating discussion and controversy around these specifications