According to DigiTimes, a website closely linked to policymakers, Intel has selected Samsung as the main supplier for its next generation Lunar Lake processors, which are scheduled to be launched later this year.
Information indicates that Intel Lunar Lake-MX processors target ultra-thin laptops, but it is certain that Intel will integrate LPDDR5X memory with frequencies up to 8,533 MHz in sizes of 16 GB or 32 GB directly into the chipset package.
This new design aims to reduce the size of the chip while improving performance compared to traditional memory configurations, as the communication process between the memory and the processor core will be faster and better.
According to the information, Samsung will supply Intel with LPDDR5X memory in large quantities for integration into Lunar Lake processors. This partnership is a big win for Samsung, which will see strong growth in LPDDR5X memory sales as Intel plans to distribute millions of Lunar Lake processors in the coming years.
But here's the question: Will Samsung be the sole supplier of LPDDR5X memory for Lunar Lake processors? Because there are competitors that offer the same LPDDR5X memory such as Micron and SK Hynix.
Intel says Lunar Lake processors achieve a revolutionary leap in performance efficiency per watt thanks to a new design architecture. The processors are expected to feature a multi-chip design with advanced Foveros packaging technology, combining a processor chip, a GPU, an SoC chip, and a dual memory package.