Samsung introduces 24 Gbps GDDR6 DRAM for GPUs
Samsung Electronics revealed today it started sampling the industry’s first 16-gigabit Graphics Double Data Rate 6 DRAM with 24 Gbps processing speeds. It is built on the 10 nm EUV process technology and is expected to boost performance of laptop and console GPUs.
The new DRAM chip will offer universal compatibility so it can have broad market adoption among graphics unit manufacturers.
Samsung GDDR6 DRAM
Engineers at Suwon, Samsung HQ, developed an innovative circuit design and a highly advanced insulating material called High-K Metal Gate or HKMG to minimize data leakage. This means the GDDR6 DRAM will provide 30% higher speeds than the predecessor.
Samsung’s new GDRR6 lineup will also offer some low-power options for extended battery life on laptops. It utilizes dynamic voltage switching technology that adapts to the performance requirements. The company will launch versions with 20 Gbps and 16 Gbps processing speeds running at 1.1V instead of the 1.35V industry standard.
Samsung GDDR6 DRAM
Daniel Lee, Executive VP of Memory Product Planning Team at Samsung, revealed the reason for such high processing speeds is “the explosion” of needs for data processing, driven by AI and metaverse. The company is currently sampling the new platform, meaning it is still being verified in real-life scenarios so it can hit the market “in line with GPU platform launches”.
