It would seem that with the advent of video cards based on GPU AMD Fiji, equipped with HBM memory type , interest in GDDR5 is expected to decline, but AMD simultaneously released graphics cards Radeon R9 390X / 390, which are based on 8 GB GDDR5 memory , and NVIDIA equips its flagship video card with more and more memory. In addition, the need for a progressive and cheaper GDDR5 experiences Sony company , which is preparing to launch a new, more compact version of the game console PlayStation 4 with 8 GB GDDR5 memory .
Samsung and SK Hynix master release of memory chips on lithographic technology 20-nm class. For example, the same HBM produced at this level of technology, but Samsung promises in the current year, more than half of the memory chips to produce the technology 20-nm class . Not far behind, and Micron - the manufacturer began shipping the first "graphic products issued 20-nm technology." Obviously, we are talking about a type of GDDR5 chips , And our colleagues suggest that an 8-gigabit chips that will be used not only on graphics cards, but also game consoles. To achieve the same volume will require fewer chips, advanced process technology and production will make them cheaper. Related Products :
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