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How TSMC makes its money: Revenue by technology, platform, and geography

TSMC dominates the semiconductor market but what does this mean to investors?

By Jack CaporalUpdated Jul 16, 2026 at 1:29 PM EST | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

  • TSMC's 2nm, 3nm, and 5nm chip technologies now generate 66% of its sales thanks to their rapid adoption.
  • Revenue from high-performance computing has overtaken that from smartphones.
  • North America accounts for 78% of TSMC's revenue, highlighting geopolitical impact.

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