Back in April, Samsung unveiled the industry’s fastest LPDDR5X RAM with data transfer speeds reaching 10.7Gbps. Now, the chip giant has completed verification of this new memory in collaboration with MediaTek.
Samsung paired MediaTek’s upcoming flagship Dimensity 9400 processor with 16GB of the new LPDDR5X RAM to test the memory speed. According to Samsung, the test process took three months, so quite a long time.
MediaTek is yet to share any details regarding the test or about Dimensity 9400 in its entirety, but it’s now safe to assume that the Dimensity 9400 will be the first chip to support this cutting-edge RAM technology. MediaTek has only confirmed a second-half 2024 release window of the SoC.
Samsung’s new LPDDR5X promises a 25% improvement in both power efficiency and performance compared to the previous generation. The new memory is also touted for improved on-device AI performance for tasks such as voice-to-text generation.
The reach of LPDDR5X might extend beyond smartphones since these chips are finding applications in the automotive industry, particularly for AI-powered features like self-driving cars.
Commenting on the development, JC Hsu, Corporate Senior Vice President at MediaTek, stated, “This collaboration with Samsung Electronics has positioned MediaTek’s next-generation Dimensity chipset as the world’s first to be validated for LPDDR5X speeds. This translates to unprecedented levels of AI functionality and mobile performance. The updated architecture empowers developers and users to leverage advanced AI capabilities and enjoy a wider range of features with minimal impact on battery life.”
It remains to be seen how this new hardware combination translates to real-world performance. As the details on the Dimensity 9400 itself are still under wraps, we will have to wait for the official launch to get a clearer picture of the chipset’s capabilities.
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