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| Samsung Speeds Up World's Fastest Graphics Memory Samsung has increased the data transfer speed of the world's fastest graphics memory – GDDR4 – by two-thirds. Graphics memory processes video images in desktop PCs, notebooks and workstations to move large volumes of high-definition or low-resolution video simultaneously. "Our new GDDR4 memory will add even more zip in video applications, making gaming, computer-aided design and video editing faster than ever before", said Mueez Deen, marketing director, graphics memory, Samsung Semiconductor. "This will enable ultra-smooth movements in animation and make games incredibly realistic, resulting in a truly immersive user experience", he added. Using 80-nanometer production technology, the 4Gb/s (2.0GHz) is 66 percent faster than today's fastest commercially available memory – the 2.4Gb/s GDDR4. The new 4Gb/s graphics memory, offered in 512Mb density, has a 32-bit data bus configuration. GDDR4 uses JEDEC-approved standards for signal noise reduction to help attain the highest possible speed. Manufacturers of graphics processing units and video cards have expressed a high degree of interest in the new GDDR4, which is ready for customer sampling this month. Analysts expect GDDR4 to significantly boost demand for high-performance graphics memory over the next 12-18 months. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |