AMD buys HBM4 from Samsung for AI data centers | Infinium-tech

AMD is purchasing Samsung’s HBM4 high-bandwidth memory for its upcoming “AI accelerator”, the Instinct MI455X GPU, as well as its 6th-generation AMD Epic CPU codenamed Venice. AI data center operators can combine Instinct GPUs with rack-scale architectures such as Epic CPUs and AMD Helios platforms to support next-generation AI systems.

The MoU between Samsung and AMD on these matters was announced today at Samsung’s most advanced chip manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, Korea. The signing ceremony was attended by AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su and Samsung Electronics CEO and Vice Chairman Young Hyun Joon.

Young Hyun Joon said:

Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing and this agreement reflects the expanding scope of our collaboration. From industry-leading HBM4 and next-generation memory architectures to cutting-edge foundries and advanced packaging, Samsung is uniquely positioned to deliver unmatched turnkey capabilities that support AMD’s evolving AI roadmap.

Dr. Lisa Su said:

Powering the next generation of AI infrastructure requires deep collaboration across the industry. We are thrilled to expand our work with Samsung by bringing together their leadership in advanced memory with our Instinct GPU, Epic CPU, and rack-scale platform. Integration across the entire computing stack, from silicon to system to rack, is essential to accelerating AI innovation that translates into real-world impact at scale.

Samsung’s HBM4 is built on a 10nm process and 4nm logic base die, and has processing speeds of up to 13Gbps and a maximum bandwidth of 3.3TBps. Samsung and AMD will also work together on high-performance DDR5 memory optimized for 6th generation Epic CPUs. The official press release states that the two companies will also “discuss foundry partnership opportunities”, through which Samsung will provide foundry services for next-generation AMD products.

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