Next-generation server platforms like Intel Eagle Stream and AMD Zen 4 Genoa debuted in 2022 following the announcement of Intel’s 12th Gen processor, creating a market for DDR5 applications.
DDR5 memory bandwidth is twice as fast as DDR4. The initial 4800 Mbps transfer rate is 50% higher than that of DDR4 at 3200 Mbps. DDR5 memory also features improved capacity, stability and power efficiency – producing a solution uniquely applicable to enterprise and data centre servers, AI and high-speed computing.
Industrial servers ground zero for DDR5
In recent years, industrial servers have enabled the adoption of diverse emerging technologies, including machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (Al). This is driving a push for increased computing power, and capacity for faster real-time processing. This in turn has accelerated development of newer, faster and more efficient generations of DDR solutions.
Memory vendors predict that DDR5 will first replace DDR4 in industrial servers. Tellingly, servers represented 34% of total global DRAM memory consumption in 2022. The number of DRAM memory used in servers is expected to grow by nearly 30% in 2023, and could exceed 50% of the overall DRAM consumption by 2025.
Industrial edge computing evolving
Driven by new technologies with lower latency requirements, industrial edge PCs continue to evolve. Supporting lower latency requires PCIe 4.0, LPDDR5, DDR5, USB 3.2 G2X2, CXL 1.1, Wi-Fi 6E, PCIe-based NVMe and other next-generation technologies. These technologies reduce latency through bandwidth improvements over the previous generation. Similarly, AI algorithms demand higher memory bandwidth and capacity in order to process complex tasks at the edge without errors. Demand for better accuracy, recognition and image processing in the AI market is driving a push to move more AI processing from servers to an edge-computing device.
DDR5 a forward-looking solution
Industrial edge PCs and human machine interfaces, as well as retail and healthcare applications do not usually require the highest-performance solutions for smooth operation. Despite this, minimal 5-10 year industry lifecycles make DDR5 a forward-thinking solution. Indeed, many customers choose DDR5 platforms because they increase system longevity. However, customers need to validate the TCP (total cost of ownership) of DDR5 and consider any hidden costs before adoption.
DDR5 will account for 10% of the entire DRAM market share in 2023, expanding to 40% by 2025. The introduction of DDR5 technology is expected to be a continuing trend.
Recommended DDR5 product offerings
- AQD-D5V8GN48-SC / Advantech 8G DDR5-4800 288Pin 1GX16 1.1V Unbuffered Samsung Chip
- AQD-D5V16GN48-SB / Advantech 16G DDR5-4800 288Pin 2GX8 1.1V Unbuffered Samsung Chip
- AQD-D5V32GN48-SB / Advantech 32G DDR5-4800 288Pin 2GX8 1.1V Unbuffered Samsung Chip
- AQD-SD5V8GN48-SC / Advantech 8GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 262Pin 1GX16 1.1V Unbuffered Samsung Chip
- AQD-SD5V16GN48-SB / Advantech 16GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 262Pin 2GX8 1.1V Unbuffered Samsung Chip
- AQD-SD5V32GN48-SB / Advantech 32GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 262Pin 2GX8 1.1V Unbuffered Samsung Chip
- AQD-D5V16GE48-SB / Advantech 16G DDR5-4800 288Pin 2GX8 1.1V ECC Samsung Chip
- AQD-D5V32GE48-SB / Advantech 32G DDR5-4800 288Pin 2GX8 1.1V ECC Samsung Chip
- AQD-SD5V16GE48-SB / Advantech 16GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 262Pin 1GX16 1.1V ECC Samsung Chip
- AQD-SD5V32GE48-SB / Advantech 32GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 262Pin 1GX16 1.1V ECC Samsung Chip
- AQD-D5V16GR48-SB / Advantech 16G DDR5-4800 288Pin 2GX8 1.1V Registered Samsung Chip
- AQD-D5V32GR48-SB / Advantech 32G DDR5-4800 288Pin 2GX8 1.1V Registered Samsung Chip
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Article courtesy of Advantech.
