Samsung is focused on enhancing on-device AI capabilities through the introduction of LPDDR5X DRAM.

Samsung has introduced the industry's first LPDDR5X DRAM, capable of reaching speeds up to 10.7 Gbps, establishing a new standard in the sector. This advancement comes through the application of advanced 12 nanometer (nm)-class process technology, which not only achieves the highest performance levels but also results in the smallest chip size among current low-power double data rate (LPDDR) products.

YongCheol Bae, Executive VP of Memory Product Planning at Samsung, emphasized the growing demand for low-power, high-performance memory solutions. He noted that while LPDDR DRAM has primarily been used in mobile devices, its applications are expanding to include PCs, accelerators, servers, and automobiles, areas traditionally demanding higher performance and reliability.

Bae also highlighted Samsung's commitment to driving innovation aimed at supporting the emerging on-device AI era, planning to continue product development in collaboration with strategic partners.

The new 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X DRAM from Samsung offers significant improvements over its predecessor, including a performance increase of over 25 percent and a capacity boost of more than 30 percent. These enhancements make it an optimal choice for meeting the high-capacity, high-performance, and energy-efficient memory needs of on-device AI applications. Moreover, the mobile DRAM's single package capacity has been expanded to up to 32 gigabytes, a crucial development for mobile and on-device AI technologies.

Additionally, the LPDDR5X features advanced power-saving technologies that enhance energy efficiency. These include optimized power variation that dynamically adjusts power usage based on workload and extended low-power mode intervals that increase energy-saving periods. These improvements collectively enhance power efficiency by 25 percent compared to the previous generation, benefiting not only mobile devices with extended battery life but also servers by reducing overall energy costs and lowering total ownership expenses.

Samsung plans to start mass production of the 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X by the second half of 2024, after completing thorough verification processes with mobile application processor (AP) manufacturers and mobile device producers.