The American semiconductor company Micron has unveiled its new GDDR7 video memory, marking a substantial advancement over its predecessor. This development is set to bring transformative benefits to gamers and professionals in artificial intelligence and neural network fields.
Key highlights of GDDR7 include a 60% boost in bandwidth, surpassing 1.5 TB/s. A notable aspect of this new video memory is its 50% reduction in power usage relative to GDDR6, alongside significantly lower heat generation.
For AI applications, GDDR7 chips facilitate a 33% bandwidth enhancement and a 20% decrease in latency. Moreover, in ray tracing and rasterization at resolutions of 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, the new memory delivers a 30% improvement in frame rate compared to its predecessors, GDDR6 and GDDR6X.
The latest technology incorporates four-level pulse amplitude modulation (PAM4), enhancing performance by 20% over prior standards. Consequently, Micron’s new GDDR7 video memory is set to revolutionize the industry with its exceptional performance and energy efficiency across various applications.
