Micron Technology has announced the start of volume production for its ninth-generation (G9) TLC NAND, aiming to set a new benchmark in the industry.
Micron Technology has announced the start of volume production for its ninth-generation (G9) TLC NAND, aiming to set a new benchmark in the industry. The G9 NAND, now shipping in SSDs, is quoted with the highest transfer speed in the industry at 3.6 GB/s, significantly enhancing data read and write bandwidth. This advancement will help data-intensive applications deliver top-tier performance, from personal devices to enterprise and cloud data centers.
The G9 NAND from Micron is reported to be up to 73% more dense than current competitive technologies, paving the way for more compact and efficient storage solutions. This higher density allows for smaller, yet highly efficient storage products, benefiting consumers and businesses. Micron’s new NAND technology also leverages the fastest NAND I/O speed in the industry, meeting the high-throughput demands of data-centric workloads with a 50% increase in data transfer speed over existing NAND used in SSDs.
In terms of performance, Micron says their G9 NAND boasts up to 99% higher write bandwidth and 88% improved read bandwidth per die compared to current market solutions. These improvements translate to significant performance and energy efficiency gains in SSDs and embedded NAND solutions. The compact form factor of the G9 NAND, which measures just 11.5mm x 13.5mm, uses 28% less space than competing products, making it the smallest high-density NAND available. This small footprint maximizes design flexibility for various use cases, from personal electronics to high-performance computing systems.
Micron 2650 SSD
The Micron 2650 NVMe SSD is the first drive to integrate the advanced G9 TLC NAND. This SSD aims to provide an exceptional user experience for everyday computing tasks. The 2650 SSD nears the theoretical limits of PCIe Gen4 performance, showcasing what a value-oriented TLC client SSD can achieve. Micron claims that this drive delivers up to 38% higher PCMark 10 benchmark scores compared to its competition.
As AI continues to drive the generation of vast amounts of data, the demand for advanced storage solutions grows. The Micron 2650 will be able to address these needs with the company’s new G9 NAND, offering enhanced performance that can cater to a broader range of applications and users, from individual consumers to large businesses.
Thanks to its Dynamic SLC Cache, the Micron 2650 NVMe SSD features accelerated caching for faster write performance. It also delivers up to 7,000MB/s in sequential read speeds, offering real-world performance that maximizes the potential of PCIe Gen4. Compared to competing SSDs, Micron claims the 2650 can boast up to 70% more in sequential read speeds as well as improvements of 103% in sequential writes, 156% in random reads, and 85% in random writes.
While the G9 NAND is currently available in the Micron 2650 SSD for client OEMs, it is also undergoing qualification with customers in component form and will soon be available in consumer-based Crucial SSDs.
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