SemiAnalysis says Kirin 9030’s 32.5 nm metal pitch beats Intel 18A by about 10%
basedjensen · x · 2026-07-21
A SemiAnalysis quote argues that tech restrictions are still forcing major innovation in Chinese chips.
- It says the Kirin 9030 was examined under an electron microscope.
- The smallest measured metal pitch was 32.5 nm, which the author claims is tighter than Intel’s 18A node by about 10%.
- The post frames this as a surprising sign that a Chinese fab without EUV is pushing ahead on pitch scaling.
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