One way around this problem(of different densities for transistors and wires), is a new metric that multiplies the resolution of both(lower is better). Intel's

One way around this problem(of different densities for transistors and wires), is a new metric that multiplies the resolution of both(lower is better). Intel's metric is 3640, Samsung is 4990.It's from [1]. So Intel has 27% area advantage over Samsung. Although of course it's very design dependent.As for cost, there are other parameters, so it's a bit harder to tell.For example, today's 28nm is cheaper than the denser 20nm because it's a simpler process. [1]https://www.semiwiki.com/forum/content/3884-who-will-lead-10nm.html https://www.semiwiki.com/forum/content/3884-who-will-lead-10... - if i'm not mistaken samsungs's 16nm should be 14nm.