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AMD, Nvidia Could Join Tesla On Samsung's Texas Chip Plant Customer List: Report

Samsung's second Texas chip plant is reportedly preparing to make memory chip components for AMD and Nvidia, according to a Reuters report citing a South Korean newspaper. The plant has secured orders for all planned output, with most volume for AMD.

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What happened

Reports say Samsung is preparing to make memory chip parts for AMD and Nvidia at its new Texas plant, and that the plant's planned output is already fully ordered. AMD stock rose 4% in morning trading. The reports cite a South Korean newspaper and Reuters; the companies have not confirmed details.

Global impact / market context

If true, AMD and Nvidia would have another supplier of chip parts made in the United States. Full orders for the plant suggest strong demand for these parts. For ordinary investors, this is news about supply deals, not about prices or earnings, and it is still unconfirmed.

What to watch

  1. Official statements from AMD, Nvidia, or Samsung confirming or denying the reports. Company confirmation would turn an unconfirmed report into a known deal.
  2. Details on how much of the plant's output goes to AMD versus Nvidia. The reports say most volume is for AMD, so the split matters for judging who benefits most.
  3. Progress on the Taylor, Texas plant itself, such as when production starts. A plant that is not yet running cannot supply parts, so timing affects whether the reports matter soon.

Affected assets

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • NVDA
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Evidence