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Micron confirms 24Gb GDDR7 modules with 36 Gbps speeds for high-performance processors
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 02:33 PM
Micron has confirmed the availability of its next-generation GDDR7 memory modules featuring 24Gb capacity and 36 Gbps bandwidth, targeting the upcoming cycle of discrete graphics processors and AI acceleration hardware.
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Micron has confirmed the advancement of its 24Gb GDDR7 memory modules, achieving industry-leading speeds of 36 Gbps. Built on the company’s proprietary 1β DRAM technology, these high-density modules are designed to alleviate performance bottlenecks for the next wave of discrete GPUs and AI accelerators. By increasing capacity to 24Gb per die, Micron enables larger AI models and complex textures to remain resident in memory, providing a significant edge for high-performance computing and cinematic gaming.
Technically, the new modules offer a 60% increase in bandwidth and a 50% improvement in power efficiency over previous GDDR6 standards. This shift is critical as the industry moves toward memory-centric architectures to support real-time AI inference and 8K rendering. With mass production scaling through 2025, Micron is securing its position in the premium supply chain for NVIDIA and other major processor architects, directly challenging rivals Samsung and SK Hynix in the high-growth graphics DRAM market.
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