• alleycat@lemmy.world
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    The “nm” value in a process name is a pure marketing term. Here’s a table with corresponding real-world values.

    Process 	Gate pitch 	Metal pitch 	Year
    7 nm 	    60 nm      	40 nm      	2018
    5 nm 	    51 nm 	     30 nm 	     2020
    3 nm 	    48 nm       24 nm       2022
    2 nm 	    45 nm 	     20 nm       2025
    1 nm 	    42 nm 	     16 nm 	     2027 
    

    Source: Wikipedia