Intel and Micron have teamed up to produce a “breakthrough” flash storage technology that promises to be up to 1,000 times faster than the NAND chips being used today. Dubbed 3D XPoint, it is the first new memory category in more than 25 years, and Intel says it’s going to change everything.
Not only is 3D XPoint up to 1,000 times faster than NAND technologies — which were first introduced way back in 1989 — but it’s also delivers up to 1,000 times greater endurance, and is 10 times denser than conventional memory.
Whether you use your computer for being creative, playing games, or just connecting with friends on social media, then, 3D XPoint will make your experience even faster. It’s going to be even more important in enterprise industries, where speed really matters.
“For example, retailers may use 3D XPoint technology to more quickly identify fraud detection patterns in financial transactions,”Intel explains, while “healthcare researchers could process and analyze larger data sets in real time, accelerating complex tasks such as genetic analysis and disease tracking.”
A whopping 4.4 zettabytes of data was created in 2013, Intel says, but that figure is going to expand to 44 zettabytes by 2020. With 3D XPoint technology, we’ll be able to access that data faster than ever before.
“One of the most significant hurdles in modern computing is the time it takes the processor to reach data on long-term storage,” explains Mark Adams, president of Micron. “This new class of non-volatile memory is a revolutionary technology that allows for quick access to enormous data sets and enables entirely new applications.”
Intel plans to deliver 3D XPoint samples to select partners later this year, but it will likely be a little while before you’ll be able to buy your own 3D XPoint drive.
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