Micron launches GDDR6 for AMD Radeon RX 6000 series
Micron announced that its high-performance 16Gb/16Gbps GDDR6 memory solution can now be used in AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards based on the RDNA 2 architecture. This latest version of GDDR6 memory uses Micron’s advanced 1z process technology, which can provide 512 GB/s of bandwidth and support the most advanced gaming graphics solutions.
Micron said that it has been promoting the innovation of cutting-edge graphics technology products for customers. This time it cooperates with AMD’s GPU to provide GDDR6 ultra-bandwidth solutions that can enhance user experience and experience advanced gaming performance. Micron has a long history of developing high-performance video memory. Currently working closely with AMD’s engineering team to optimize GDDR6 memory for graphics cards based on the RDNA 2 architecture, and to provide more choices and flexibility for board manufacturers using AMD Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs to meet the needs of gamers.
It is understood that some AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards have begun to use Micron’s GDDR6 memory. In the early stage, the products were mainly equipped with Radeon RX 6600/RX 6700 series GPUs, and it is expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Micron started using the 1z process to produce DRAM particles in 2019, which is its third-generation 10nm-level process. According to the general semiconductor process, it is probably at the 12-14nm level. At present, Micron has begun to use the 1α process node for production, and the first 8Gb DDR4 chip using the new process has been shipped in batches this year. Unlike many competitors, Micron will not use EUV lithography to produce memory chips for at least the next few years, but it still needs to increase the density of memory chips to reduce unit costs, therefore, it is necessary to reduce the size of DRAM chips through the use of new materials and other technical means.
Via: videocardz
