SK Hynix plans to launch 40Gbps GDDR7 memory

At GTC 2024, Nvidia revealed its plans for the upcoming Blackwell GPU architecture, which will feature GDDR7 memory. The event also featured the latest offerings from memory manufacturers, with Samsung leading the way. The tech giant unveiled its 28Gbps and 32Gbps memory modules, specifically designed for next-generation gaming GPUs. However, SK Hynix may have even faster GDDR7 memory up its sleeve. 

According to HardwareLuxx, SK Hynix announced its GDDR7 memory, which could allow even higher speeds of up to 40Gbps and up to 3GB of capacity. Interestingly, Samsung also claimed to be working on 37Gbps memory, the company's fastest GDDR7 memory in its plans.

In addition to the memory speed increase, Hynix also announced plans to release 16- and 24-bit memory modules. The 24 Gbit variant, with a 3 GB capacity, will allow companies like AMD and NVIDIA to create new memory configurations, leveraging the same amount of memory chips.

The Nvidia RTX 50 series is expected to be the first to have GDDR7 memory, with an estimated launch date towards the end of the year. These series will reportedly use a 28 Gbps memory speed, potentially accommodating 32 Gbps+ speeds in future generations.

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KitGuru says: With Hynix working on 40 Gbps, graphics cards with 36+ Gbps GDDR7 memory wouldn't be impossible. However, don't expect to see them anytime soon if that does happen.

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