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    Micron’s next step in storage revolution: Micron G9 NAND & 2650 NVMeTM SSD

    Prasad Alluri | July 2024

    Unveiling Micron G9 NAND  

    After announcing the world’s fastest data center SSD last week, Micron is once again at the forefront of the industry, pushing the boundaries with our latest breakthrough — the Micron G9 (9th-generation) NAND (www.micron.com/G9). With 3.6 GB/s of throughput, it's the fastest TLC NAND available today1 and is already shipping to customers in the Micron 2650 SSD. Building upon the foundation of our previous NAND technologies, Micron G9 NAND introduces unparalleled performance to power AI workloads from cloud to edge. With increased storage density and improved power management, it represents a significant step forward in our commitment to innovation. Micron G9 NAND is 50% faster and 39% more dense than any competitor’s NAND shipping today.  

    Micron 2650 SSD: redefining the industry's expectations  

    In keeping with the leadership tradition of Micron, we also announced the Micron 2650 NVMe™ SSD (Link to www.micron.com/2650), the world’s first client SSD to ship with the industry’s 9th-generation NAND. It is in qualification now with our customers and will be designed into client PC systems – desktops, laptops and workstations. Drawing from the strengths of the Micron 3500 and Micron 2500 SSDs that we launched recently, and utilizing the techniques developed in these products, the Micron 2650 is set to redefine industry standards for a value TLC SSD and enhance user experience. 

    The PCMark® 10 benchmark is widely accepted as the standard for quantifying user experience on desktops and laptops, going beyond typical vendor specs that don’t always reflect the user experience on their devices. We have yet again set a new bar for PCMark® 10 scores for similar class drives at an average score of 3861. Measured across multiple client workloads, our score is up to 38% higher than the competing drives2. Further, the Micron 2650 SSD’s average bandwidth is up to 36% faster compared to the competition. Similarly, average access latency is up to 40% better than competing SSDs. 

    PCMark 10 tests show marked improvement over completion in read-world applications.


     

    Micron client SSDs supercharge real-world application performance

    Our SSDs are tuned to deliver an unparalleled user experience that will turbocharge real-world application performance. With Micron SSDs, data processing has never been quicker, ensuring that no matter if you're a hardcore gamer, a creative genius or a master of enterprise workloads, your storage will no longer get in your way. The potential of modern PCs is promising as we incorporate AI into our daily work and play.

    The future is bright: Micron's commitment to storage excellence

    Looking into the future, Micron's dedication to pioneering storage technology burns brighter than ever. We're helping ensure that our customers will always be equipped with superior storage solutions. High-performance storage is required to improve AI model loading and reduce time to first token (TTFT) generation. With multiple AI applications running on a PC, seamlessly transitioning from one AI application to the next will be important for maintaining user experience.

    Embark on this journey with us as Micron leads the charge in storage technology. Visit us at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) event next week. If you see me at our booth (#107) or at our customer event, please say “hello”.

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    1. Competitors are defined as SK Hynix, Solidigm, Kioxia, WD and Samsung Semiconductor. Performance and design comparisons are based on information publicly available at the time of announcement.

    2. SSD comparisons are based on currently in-production value client SSDs from the top five competitive suppliers of client SSDs by revenue as of May 2024, excluding consoles, as per Forward Insights analyst report, “SSD Supplier Status Q1/24”. 1TB SKUs used. Based on testing in Micron labs.

    VP and GM for Client Storage at SBU

    Prasad Alluri

    Prasad Alluri is the vice president and general manager for Client Storage in the Storage Business Unit. Prior, he was our vice president of Corporate Strategy & Incubations. He has worked for Micron and Intel, where he held various positions in product development, product planning and strategy. Prasad obtained his bachelor’s from the Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay), a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, and an MBA from Wharton School of Business. Outside work, Prasad enjoys playing poker and hiking.

    Prasad Alluri