[NoOn3]

But at the same time, the cost of manufacturing may increase. But I have no data on this, it's just a guess.

[pjc50]

It will increase, but amortization tends to make that fall off over time. Also the newer processes tend to result in smaller die sizes.

[esseph]

Production of anything on a new line is expensive, doesn't matter if it is chips or cheeze-its

[preisschild]

But you also get more transistors per wafer

[nine_k]

Depends on your yield, actually :( You get more transistors per square mm.