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What Does 3nm or 5nm Mean in Chips?
When you hear about a new smartphone with a 3nm chip or a laptop powered by 5nm technology, these numbers refer to the manufacturing process used to create the processor. The nanometer measurement describes the size of transistors packed onto the silicon wafer, with smaller numbers indicating more advanced technology.
Written byElise Taylor
Published onJanuary 4, 2026
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