Micron Technology today announced the sampling of the world’s first 1γ (1-gamma) node-based LPDDR5X memory, setting a new benchmark in mobile performance and efficiency.
Delivering industry-leading 10.7 Gbps bandwidth and up to 20 percent power savings, this breakthrough memory is engineered to supercharge AI-powered smartphone experiences — all while enabling thinner, sleeker device designs.
Customer Benefits: Enabling Smarter, Faster, Longer-Lasting Mobile Devices
Micron’s 1γ LPDDR5X memory is tailor-made for modern smartphone users who demand seamless performance and longer battery life — especially as more AI workloads move on-device. Key user benefits include:
Accelerated AI Performance: Enjoy real-time voice translation, smarter search, and personalized recommendations — all with up to 50 percent faster AI response times compared to previous-generation memory.
Extended Battery Life: With up to 20 percent power efficiency gains, users can stream, game, and interact with AI apps longer on a single charge.
Next-Gen Form Factors: The industry’s thinnest LPDDR5X package (0.61mm) unlocks new possibilities for ultrathin, foldable, or edge-to-edge screen devices, offering consumers more innovative form factors without compromising performance.
Micron’s Strategy: Driving AI Innovation from the Edge
Micron’s launch of 1γ LPDDR5X reflects its broader strategic vision: to lead memory innovation for AI across all platforms — mobile, automotive, client, and data center. This memory marks several strategic milestones:
First LPDDR5X Built on 1γ Node: By introducing 1γ technology — which features advanced EUV lithography and high-K metal gate transistors — Micron sets a new standard for mobile DRAM density, performance, and energy efficiency.
Empowering On-Device AI: As mobile devices increasingly process AI workloads locally (reducing dependence on the cloud), Micron’s low-power, high-speed memory becomes a critical enabler of edge AI.
Platform Versatility: While designed for flagship smartphones, 1γ LPDDR5X’s unique power/performance blend makes it an attractive option for AI PCs, autonomous vehicles, and data center edge devices, where energy efficiency is just as vital as speed.
Proven Performance for AI-Powered Use Cases
In benchmark testing using Llama 2, Micron demonstrated that smartphones equipped with 1γ LPDDR5X can:
Deliver 30 percent faster AI responses for real-time location suggestions
Translate spoken queries 50 percent faster, improving multilingual user experiences
Process complex product recommendations 25 percent faster, enhancing conversational AI interactions
These gains reflect a major step forward in user-facing performance and responsiveness, especially as mobile AI becomes a core function in everyday tasks.
Product Availability & Roadmap
Micron is sampling 16GB LPDDR5X built on 1γ to key smartphone OEMs, with volume availability targeting 2026 flagship devices. Capacities will range from 8GB to 32GB, ensuring flexible integration across premium and performance-tier smartphones.
