Micron Begins Shipping 1γ DRAM for Next-Gen AI and CPU Applications

February 26, 2025 – Micron Technology has announced the shipment of its next-generation 1γ (1-gamma) DRAM to key ecosystem partners and select customers. This sixth-generation (10nm-class) DDR5 DRAM is designed specifically for next-generation CPUs and high-performance AI workloads.

Micron’s 1γ DRAM – Pioneering the Future of Memory

Key Advancements of Micron 1γ DDR5 DRAM:
Data Transfer Speed: Up to 9200 MT/s – 15% faster than previous-gen DRAM
Lower Power Consumption: Over 20% reduction, enhancing energy efficiency
Initial Application: 16Gb DDR5 DRAM – Micron plans to integrate 1γ DRAM into its full product lineup

As AI-driven workloads continue to demand higher memory performance, Micron’s 1γ DRAM technology offers higher bandwidth and power efficiency, making it a crucial enabler for AI servers, next-gen CPUs, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Addressing the Growing Demand for High-Performance Memory

Why It Matters:

AI & Data-Centric Workloads: Supports massive computational tasks for LLMs and cloud AI applications

High-Speed DDR5 Adoption: Enables next-gen CPUs and GPUs to maximize processing efficiency

Energy Efficiency Focus: Reducing power draw is critical for sustainable AI infrastructure and data centers

Micron’s DRAM Roadmap – Paving the Way for AI-Era Memory

Micron's 1γ DRAM represents a major step forward in its advanced memory roadmap, ensuring best-in-class performance, power efficiency, and reliability for AI and enterprise workloads. The company is expected to expand its 1γ DRAM portfolio across server, PC, and mobile memory applications throughout 2025 and beyond.

Availability: Currently shipping to select partners – mass production expected later this year