Samsung speeds up Fastest Graphics RAM by Two-Thirds--Faster Macs?

Samsung produces the world's fastest graphics RAM called GDDR4 (Graphics Double Data Rate, v4). They announced yesterday that they have increased its speed even further, by two-thirds!

"Our new GDDR4 memory will add even more zip in video applications, making gaming, computer-aided design and video editing faster than ever before," said Mueez Deen, marketing director, graphics memory, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. "This will enable ultra-smooth movements in animation and make games incredibly realistic, resulting in a truly immersive user experience," he added.

Using 80-nanometer production technology, the 4Gb/s (2.0GHz) is 66 percent faster than today’s fastest commercially available memory--the 2.4Gb/s GDDR4. The new 4Gb/s graphics memory, offered in 512Mb density, has a 32-bit data bus configuration. GDDR4 uses JEDEC-approved standards for signal noise reduction to help attain the highest possible speed.

The new RAM is available for customer sampling and it should be appearing in products over the next 12-18 months, according to Samsung. [Bill Fox]

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