Samsung launches new 24GB GDDR DRAM chip with 40Gb/s speed

Samsung has introduced its new 24GB GDDR DRAM chip, which operates at 40Gb/s, a 25% increase from the previous 16GB version. This chip uses a 10nm production process, enhancing cell density by 50% while maintaining the same size. The new chip also improves power efficiency by over 30% and incorporates a power-gating design to reduce current leakage during high-speed operations. Samsung plans to make the GDDR7 DRAM commercially available in 2025 after validating it in AI computing systems. This development follows an apology from Samsung's memory business head for delays in shipping memory chips for AI applications. Competitor SK Hynix is also working on a GDDR7 DRAM with a lower speed of 32Gb/s.