Samsung has made an exciting announcement today, revealing their latest development in DRAM technology. The company has created the fastest DRAM, known as LPDD5X DRAM, which is the fastest available in the industry, achieving speeds of up to 10.7 GB per second.
Samsung, a major tech giant based in Korea, explains that this new memory chip is designed to meet the high-performance requirements necessary for on-device artificial intelligence (AI) needs, while also consuming less power. Not only is this chip incredibly fast, but it is also the smallest among the LPDDRs currently available, solidifying Samsung’s position as a leader in the DRAM sector. The size of the chip is reported to be 12 nanometer (NM)-class technology.
The demand for high-performance, low-power consumption LPDDR memory chips is increasing due to the rising popularity of AI applications. These apps require on-device AI capability, allowing for direct processing on the device, which will be greatly enhanced by the new chip.
Samsung has stated that these chips will be used in various applications, including mobile phones. YongCheol Bae, Executive Vice President of Memory Product Planning at Samsung Electronics, expressed his excitement about the new chip, saying:
“We are thrilled to introduce our latest LPDDR5X DRAM, which offers exceptional performance and efficiency. This technology will greatly benefit on-device AI applications and other industries.”
The new 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X chip from Samsung is expected to improve performance by 25% and increase memory capacity by over 30% compared to the previous generation of chips. This advancement will allow for mobile DRAM capacities of up to 32 gigabytes in a single package, resulting in lower production costs for cell phones and more affordable prices for customers.
Samsung highlights the advantages of their high-performance, low-power, and high-capacity chip, stating that it provides an ideal solution for the requirements of on-device AI. The company has implemented specialized power-saving techniques in the LPDDR5X chip, optimizing power consumption by adjusting it according to workload and expanding low-power intervals. This ultimately leads to extended battery life for devices.
The 1.7Gbps LPDDR5X chip is scheduled for release in the second half of the year, pending verification from mobile device producers and mobile application processors. In January, Samsung introduced its Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 smartphone, which boasted impressive AI features such as live translation during calls and advanced photo editing capabilities. Samsung has confirmed that these features will be available on a wider range of their phones.
Samsung acknowledges that some devices will utilize on-device AI features, while others will rely on cloud processing. The full Samsung announcement can be viewed here.
