Samsung is developing LPDDR6X RAM, an enhanced version of LPDDR6, with speeds up to 14.4 Gbps for AI workloads. Learn about Qualcomm integration and future launch dates.
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Samsung is continuing to advance its lineup of energy-efficient RAM and is preparing to launch the LPDDR6X standard—an enhanced version of LPDDR6. According to industry sources, the first engineering samples have already been sent to Qualcomm for testing and integration into future products.
The base LPDDR6 standard is in its final preparation stage for mass production, which is expected in the second half of 2026. Its initial data transfer rate is stated at 10.7 Gbps, a significant jump over LPDDR5. In more advanced configurations, the speed could exceed 14.4 Gbps, delivering a major boost in bandwidth while maintaining high energy efficiency.
The LPDDR6X version will represent a further evolution of the architecture, offering additional optimization for handling demanding workloads, including AI computations. Although the final specifications have not yet been approved by the JEDEC organization, manufacturers are already beginning to prepare for the technology's implementation in future devices.
Qualcomm is expected to utilize LPDDR6X in its next generation of AI accelerators, which will succeed the AI200. Unlike HBM memory used in large data centers and graphics accelerators, LPDDR offers a simpler implementation, lower costs, and reduced power consumption. This makes it attractive for cost-effective solutions in the inference segment and specialized computing platforms.
Based on preliminary estimates, future accelerators could support over 1 TB of LPDDR memory. However, it will still be several years before LPDDR6X sees full commercial adoption—experts predict the standard will appear closer to the end of 2027 or the beginning of 2028.