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| Samsung develops the world's first 12nm class DDR5 DRAM |
Samsung announced on Wednesday that it has developed the first 16GB DDR5 DRAM based on 12nm process technology and has received approval from AMD.
The new 12nm DRAM technology will be an important catalyst for market acceptance of DDR5 DRAM, said Goyoung Lee, executive vice president of DRAM Products and Technology, in a statement.
With its superior performance and energy efficiency, Samsung hopes the new DRAM will be the basis for more sustainable operations in next-generation computers, data centers and AI-based systems, Lee added.
“We are pleased to be working again with Samsung, specifically to deliver optimized and validated DDR5 memory for the Zen platform,” said AMD.
Samsung explained that this technological leap was achieved through the use of new high-quality materials to increase the battery capacity, along with design techniques to improve the characteristics of the main circuits.
Combined with advanced multi-layer UV lithography, the new DRAM has the highest die density in the industry and allows for a 20 percent increase in die throughput.
Samsung believes its new 12nm DRAM, using the latest DDR5 standard, will help achieve speeds of up to 7.2Gbps, which will handle two 30GB Ultra HD movies in one second.
The new DRAM's superior speed is coupled with exceptional energy efficiency because it consumes 23% less power than the previous generation of memory, and according to Samsung, 12nm DRAM will be an ideal solution for IT companies around the world looking for greener solutions. operations.
With the start of mass production in 2023, Samsung plans to expand its DRAM production line based on its 12nm advanced process technology; Including a wide range of market segments, while continuing to work with industry partners to support the rapid expansion of next-generation PCs.