Samsung has unveiled LPDDR5X memory boasting 10.7 Gbps bandwidth, set for mass production in the latter half of this year. This new memory, tailored for PCs, accelerators, servers, and automobiles, is touted to be 25% faster, provide 30% more capacity, and deliver 25% higher power efficiency than its predecessor.
The utilization of 12 nm process technology in the new memory has enabled Samsung to create the smallest LPDDR module among current solutions. This advancement caters to the increasing need for low-power, high-performance memory chips. Although primarily targeted at the mobile market, Samsung’s EVP suggests it will also have applications in servers, automobiles, and accelerators, without specifying particular devices.
The new memory will be released with a speed of 10.7 Gbps and will offer a maximum capacity of 32GB per module. Devices demanding ample RAM, such as those utilized for generative AI, will find this capacity advantageous, facilitating the storage of AI models. This will be especially crucial for systems employing APU/NPUs for generative AI and lacking a discrete GPU, as larger memory capacities can accommodate more advanced models.
Samsung additionally asserts a 25% enhancement in power efficiency compared to the prior generation, without specifying whether it pertains to LPDDR5 or LPDDR4. The company confirms that mass production of LPDDR5X-10700 memory will commence in the latter half of this year, aligning with the anticipated launch of next-generation SoCs by AMD and Intel.
Source: Samsung