Samsung unveils industry’s first LPDDR5X DRAM at 10.7Gbps, leveraging 12nm-class tech. AI surge drives on-device processing need. LPDDR5X enhances performance by 25%, capacity by 30%. Incorporates power-saving tech, improving efficiency by 25%, with mass production imminent.
Samsung
Electronics has unveiled the industry’s first
LPDDR5X DRAM
, achieving a performance of up to 10.7 gigabits-per-second (Gbps). The new
memory
solution leverages 12 nanometer (nm)-class process technology.
With the surge in AI applications,
on-device AI
processing has become crucial, necessitating low-power, high-performance LPDDR memory. Samsung's
10.7Gbps
LPDDR5X claims to improve performance by over 25% and capacity by over 30% compared to the previous generation.
It expands the single package capacity of mobile DRAM up to 32 gigabytes (GB), positioning it as an optimal solution for the on-device AI era. This development aligns with the growing significance of on-device AI, enabling direct processing on devices, which necessitates low-power, high-performance LPDDR memory.
The LPDDR5X incorporates specialised power-saving technologies such as optimised power variation and expanded low-power mode intervals. These enhancements enhance power efficiency by 25% over the previous generation, extending battery life for mobile devices and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for servers by minimizing energy usage during data processing.
Mass production of the 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X is slated to commence in the second half of the year, following verification with mobile application processor (AP) and mobile device providers.
For mobile devices, the improved power efficiency translates to longer battery life. For servers, it minimises total cost of ownership (TCO) by lowering energy usage during data processing.
Samsung has achieved the smallest chip size among existing LPDDRs with this new memory, solidifying its technological leadership in the low-power DRAM market.
"As demand for low-power, high-performance memory increases, LPDDR DRAM is expected to expand its applications from mainly mobile to areas that traditionally require higher performance and reliability such as PCs, accelerators, servers and automobiles," said YongCheol Bae from Samsung's Memory Business.Bae added, "Samsung will continue to innovate and deliver optimized products for the upcoming on-device AI era through close collaboration with customers."
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