Intel & Micron’s New Memory Chip is Hulked-Out
Are you concerned about your mobile device’s speed and memory? Sure we all are. Well, news broke today that Intel Corp. and Micron Technology, Inc. have had a major breakthrough in developing a “new breed” of memory process and technology that could bring dramatic performance gains to computers, smartphones, and other kinds of high-tech products.
In fact, this is the first new memory category since the introduction of NAND flash in 1989 (Nearly 26 years).
The new chip – dubbed 3D Xpoint – will be up to 1,000 times faster than NAND flash memory chips now used in mobile devices, while storing 10x more data than DRAM.
To put it in even more nerdy terms: Your current phone is Bruce Banner…these next gen chips will transform phones into the friggin’ HULK, and with that speed and memory, there is no need to get angry.
3D XPoint technology combines the performance, density, power, non-volatility and cost advantages of all available memory technologies on the market today. The technology is up to 1,000 times faster and has up to 1,000 times greater endurance than NAND, and is 10 times denser than conventional memory.
The performance benefits of 3D XPoint technology could also enhance the PC experience, allowing consumers to enjoy faster interactive social media and collaboration as well as more immersive gaming experiences. The non-volatile nature of the technology also makes it a great choice for a variety of low-latency storage applications since data is not erased when the device is powered off.
(Via Intel Newsroom, MarketWatch, & Wall Street Journal)
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