Your next laptop could run faster, last longer and pack more memory thanks to Samsung’s revolutionary new technology — but it won’t be cheap
Samsung has come up with a new kind of memory that uses a low-power compression attached memory module (LPCAMM) form factor to replace the RAM currently found in top laptops and PCs.
LPDDR and SODIMM RAM are the prevalent form factors in today’s computers. Although the former is compact, it is fixed to the motherboard, meaning it may be difficult to replace. The latter now fits normally laptopscan be easily detached, but they have other limitations in terms of performance.
In contrast, Samsung’s LPCAMM memory is a whopping 60% smaller than SODIMM-based memory. It also improves performance by up to 50% and energy efficiency by up to 70%, the company claims.
Could LPCAMM be a game changer for servers?
With energy efficiency and durability becoming a particular concern among device manufacturers, Samsung hopes that the LPCAMM form factor can be a solution to both problems. It’s a good thing that the system verification via Intel has been completed.
Because it is so much more energy efficient than conventional memory, such as LPDDR5 RAMand it can be easily swapped in and out, Samsung hopes this technology can entice the industry to adopt it widely in the coming years.
The company also hopes its energy-saving features will make it an excellent choice for servers and IT infrastructure more broadly.
LPDDR RAM has power-saving features, which improve the overall cost of ownership for data center operators, but using this type of RAM can lead to other problems. For example, replacing it means removing the entire motherboard if the DRAM specification is improved.
Given its modular nature, LPCAMM can be a solid alternative for data center operators who want it reduce energy consumption and simply replace the components that power their servers.
Samsung will test LPCAMM in next-generation systems with its customers this year, hoping to bring the technology to market next year.