Thursday, July 25th 2024
Samsung's HBM3 Chips Approved by NVIDIA for Limited Use
Samsung Electronics' latest high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips have reportedly passed NVIDIA's suitability tests, according to Reuters. This development comes two months after initial reports suggested the chips had failed due to heat and power consumption issues. Despite this approval, NVIDIA plans to use Samsung's memory chips only in its H20 GPUs, a less advanced version of the H100 processors designed for the Chinese market to comply with US export restrictions.
The future of Samsung's HBM3 chips in NVIDIA's other GPU models remains uncertain, with potential additional testing required. Reuters also reported that Samsung's upcoming fifth-generation HBM3E chips are still undergoing NVIDIA's evaluation process. When approached for comment, neither company responded to Reuters. It's worth noting that Samsung previously denied the initial claims of chip failure.
Recent reports suggest that securing NVIDIA's business has become a top priority for Samsung. In May, Samsung Foundry allegedly implemented an internal strategy, codenamed Nemo, to prioritize NVIDIA's orders across all departments.
This push aims to help Samsung gain ground on its main competitor in the memory chip market, SK Hynix, which currently serves as NVIDIA's primary HBM supplier for GPUs. Micron is also expected to supply NVIDIA with HBM3E memory chips soon.
Sources:
Data Center Dynamics, Reuters
The future of Samsung's HBM3 chips in NVIDIA's other GPU models remains uncertain, with potential additional testing required. Reuters also reported that Samsung's upcoming fifth-generation HBM3E chips are still undergoing NVIDIA's evaluation process. When approached for comment, neither company responded to Reuters. It's worth noting that Samsung previously denied the initial claims of chip failure.
This push aims to help Samsung gain ground on its main competitor in the memory chip market, SK Hynix, which currently serves as NVIDIA's primary HBM supplier for GPUs. Micron is also expected to supply NVIDIA with HBM3E memory chips soon.
7 Comments on Samsung's HBM3 Chips Approved by NVIDIA for Limited Use
2. But percenrage wise, the fall is small.
3. And it hit non-AI IT companies too (although I'm not sure if any fit this description).
1. **HBM (First Generation)**
- Marketing Name: HBM
- Code Name: None specific beyond "HBM"
2. **HBM2 (Second Generation)**
- Marketing Name: HBM2
- Code Name: Aquabolt
3. **HBM2E (Enhanced HBM2, Third Generation)**
- Marketing Name: HBM2E
- Code Name: Flashbolt
4. **HBM3 (Fourth Generation)**
- Marketing Name: HBM3
- Code Name: Icebolt