TOKYO -- Samsung Electronics surpassed Intel to become the leading chipmaker by revenue last year, according to industry data released Wednesday, thanks to a powerful lift from its memory business.
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Samsung Electronic's semiconductor revenue surged 31.6% in 2021. (Photo courtesy of the company)
TOKYO -- Samsung Electronics surpassed Intel to become the leading chipmaker by revenue last year, according to industry data released Wednesday, thanks to a powerful lift from its memory business.