> Well, buying the leading node is big $ that not everyone can afford. It isn't just that Apple can afford a particular part. Apple funds some of the R&D for t

> Well, buying the leading node is big $ that not everyone can afford. It isn't just that Apple can afford a particular part. Apple funds some of the R&D for that part, the building of the factory (sometimes, multiple factories) that create that part, and will commit to buying 100% of its capacity for years. They aren't just outbidding others for capacity. They are making long-term strategic partnerships to _build_ that capacity. > Putting memory on package runs counter to repairability, modularity, etc. Everything is a trade-off. For traditional OEM integration for desktops and laptops, memory on package would be too limiting. Apple is one of the few companies that can pull it off.