The world has finally adjusted to DDR3, but many companies are now starting to prepare circuits with DDR4 technology that on paper looks like a real monster for those in need of bandwidth. Hynix has now announced the completion of a DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC module running at 2400 MHz.
DDR4 is the next generation RAM that will replace DDR3 and comes with higher frequencies than ever before with even lower voltages thanks to the cooperation between all parties at JEDEC, the standard organ. DDR3 has a roadmap that stretches up to 2133 MHz, while DDR4 will operate at 2133 MHz up to massive 4266 MHz. For the overclockers, 4266MHz is the default speed and there is room for more when DDR4 is ready.
But we’re quite not there yet and it has taken some time for Hynix just to complete the first DDR4 DRAM circuits. Its DRAM circuits is made with Hynix 30nm grade technology and has a density of 2 Gigabit (256 MegaByte), ECC and operate at 2400 MHz at only 1.2V. The module is built according to the SO-DIMM standard found in notebooks and stores 2GB, and can process up to 19.2GB data per second with a 64-bit I/O bus.
Hynix is planning to start mass production of high performance DDR4 products in the first half of 2012, but us hungry enthusiasts will have to wait until 2013/2014 before AMD and Intel implement DDR4 support in its processors and according to iSuppli DDR4 will make up 50% of the total market in 2015.
Source: Hynix
