Samsung unveils a DRAM chip with rapid speed for AI revolution

Samsung unveiled the first AI-specific LPDDR5X DRAM chip in the market, with a 30% capacity increase and a 10.7 Gbps speed. With the use of 12nm process technology, a lower chip size is promised. With mass production scheduled for later in 2024, the chips are a key component of on-device AI, demonstrating Samsung's dedication to innovation in the AI age.

As per the information provided by the company, the new chip supports the industry's highest performance of up to 10.7 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), improving performance by over 25 per cent. It further has a capacity of more than 30 per cent when compared with the previous generation.

It has been reported that the new low-power, high-performance LPDDR chips are playing a growing role in the rapidly expanding market for on-device AI features, where artificial intelligence runs on the device itself.

As per Samsung, its latest LPDDR5X products were leveraged with 12 nanometer-class process technology which helps in achieving the smallest chip size among existing LPDDR chips, helping the company to solidify its technological leadership in the low-power DRAM market.

The company said, "Samsung will continue to innovate and deliver optimised products for the upcoming on-device AI era through close collaboration with customers.”

Mass production of the LPDDR5X is reportedly scheduled for the second half of the year (2024), following the verification by providers of mobile application processors and mobile devices.