TAIPEI, TAIWAN, June 7 — At Computex today, Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) announced the sampling of its next-generation GDDR7 graphics memory, boasting the industry’s highest bit density. Leveraging Micron’s advanced 1β DRAM technology and innovative architecture, GDDR7 delivers 32 Gb/s high-performance memory with over 1.5 TB/s of system bandwidth, a 60% increase over GDDR6. This power-optimized design enhances gaming and AI applications by providing faster response times, smoother gameplay, and reduced processing times.
Micron’s GDDR7 also offers over 50% power efficiency improvement compared to GDDR6, better thermals, and extended battery life, with a new sleep mode reducing standby power by up to 70%. Advanced RAS features ensure device dependability and data integrity, making GDDR7 suitable for high-performance computing workloads. With expected performance improvements of over 30% in FPS for ray tracing and rasterization across various resolutions, GDDR7 solidifies Micron’s leadership in memory innovation, promising enhanced realism and performance for the most demanding applications.
