Samsung Completes Validation of Fast LPDDR5X for Use With MediaTek Mobile Platform

Samsung Electronics has completed verification of the industry’s fastest 10.7Gb/s Low Power Double Data Rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM for use on MediaTek, Inc.’s next-gen Dimensity platform.

The 10.7Gb/s operation speed verification was carried out using Samsung’s LPDDR5X 16GB package on MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9400 SoC, scheduled to be released in the 2H24. The 2 companies have closely collaborated to complete the verification within 3 months.

LPDDR5X delivers more than 25% improved power consumption and performance compared to the previous-gen. This allows longer battery life for mobile devices and enhanced on-device AI performance, boosting the speed of AI features, such as voice-text generation, without requiring server or cloud access.

“Through our strategic cooperation with MediaTek, Samsung has verified the industry’s fastest LPDDR5X DRAM that is poised to lead the AI smartphone market,” said YongCheol Bae, EVP, memory product planning, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung will continue to innovate through active collaboration with customers and provide optimum solutions for the on-device AI era.”

“Working together with Samsung Electronics has made it possible for MediaTek’s next-generation Dimensity chipset to become the world’s first to be validated at LPDDR5X operating speeds up to 10.7Gb/s, enabling upcoming devices to deliver AI functionality and mobile performance at a level we’ve never seen before,” said JC Hsu, corporate SVP, MediaTek. “This updated architecture will make it easier for developers and users to leverage more AI capabilities and take advantage of more features with less impact on battery life.”

Amid the expansion of the on-device AI market, especially for AI smartphones, energy-efficient, high-performance LPDDR DRAM solutions are becoming increasingly important. Through the validation with MediaTek, Samsung is solidifying its technological leadership in the low-power, high-performance DRAM market and is expected to expand the application beyond mobile to servers, PCs and automotive devices.