Micron samples next-gen graphics memory for Gaming and AI

Micron “announced the sampling of its next-generation GDDR7 graphics memory with the industry’s highest bit density. Leveraging Micron’s 1beta (1-beta) DRAM technology and innovative architecture, Micron GDDR7 delivers 32 Gb/s high-performance memory in a power-optimized design. With over 1.5 TB/s of system bandwidth,2 which is up to 60% higher bandwidth than GDDR6,3 and four independent channels to optimize workloads, Micron GDDR7 memory enables faster response times, smoother gameplay and reduced processing times. GDDR7 also provides a greater than 50% power-efficiency improvement compared to GDDR64 to better thermals and lengthen battery life, while the new sleep mode reduces standby power by up to 70%.5 Advanced reliability, availability and serviceability features on Micron GDDR7 enhance device dependability and data integrity without compromising performance – broadening the spectrum of applications for Micron GDDR7 to AI, gaming and high-performance computing workloads. Micron GDDR7 memory offers high performance that increases throughput by up to 33% and reduces response time by up to 20% for generative AI workloads6 such as text to image creation. Moreover, Micron expects that graphics cards built with GDDR7 will provide a greater than 30% improvement in frames per second (FPS) for ray tracing and rasterization over current GDDR6 and GDDR6X trends across 1080p, 1440 and 4K resolutions.7 The addition of GDDR7 completes Micron’s industry-leading product portfolio for edge AI inference applications on CPU, NPU and GPU components with DDR, LPDDR and GDDR memory options. For gaming applications, Micron GDDR7 memory enables AI-enhanced gameplay with adaptable landscapes, players and storylines through performance and frame buffer scaling.”