New memory class improves performance of PCs, data centers and mobile devices
Intel Corporation and Micron Technology Inc. presented 3D XPoint technology, a non-volatile memory with the potential to revolutionize any device, application or service that needs fast access to large data sets. Already in production, the 3D XPoint technology is a major advance in the technological process and the first new memory category since the launch of NAND flash in 1989, according to the manufacturers.
The innovation comes to meet the significant growth in the number of connected devices and digital services, which is generating immense amounts of new data. To make them useful, they must be stored and analyzed quickly, which creates challenges for service providers and system manufacturers who must balance cost, consumption, and performance when designing memory and storage solutions. 3D XPoint technology combines the performance, density, consumption, non-volatility and cost advantages of all memory technologies available on the market today. The technology is up to 1000 times faster and has up to 1000 times greater endurance than NAND and is 10 times denser than conventional memory.
“For decades, the industry has researched ways to reduce the time spent between processor and data to enable much faster analysis,” said Rob Crooke, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Nonvolatile Memory Solutions Group. "The new class of non-volatile memory achieves this goal and delivers exceptional performance for memory and storage solutions."
“One of the biggest hurdles in modern computing is the time it takes for the processor to get to the data in long-term storage,” said Mark Adams, president of Micron. "This new class of non-volatile memory is a revolutionary technology that allows fast access to huge data sets and enables entirely new applications."
As the digital world grows rapidly – from 4.4 zettabytes of digital data created in 2013, to 44 zettabytes expected by 2020 – 3D XPoint technology can turn this massive amount of data into valuable information in nanoseconds. For example, retailers can use 3D XPoint technology to quickly identify fraud detection patterns in financial transactions; Health researchers can process and analyze large datasets in real time, speeding up complex tasks like genetic analysis and disease tracking.
3D XPoint technology also enhances the personal computing experience, allowing consumers to quickly enjoy collaboration and interactive social media, as well as more immersive gaming experiences. The technology's non-volatile nature also makes it a great choice for many low-latency storage applications, as data is not erased when the device is turned off.
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