SK hynix to Supply Industry's First HBM3 DRAM to NVIDIA

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SK hynix has commenced mass production of HBM3, the leading edge DRAM, just seven months after its initial development announcement. This advanced memory will be paired with NVIDIA's H100 Tensor Core GPU to enhance accelerated computing performance. HBM3 is expected to significantly increase data processing speeds, catering to the rising demand from global tech firms focusing on artificial intelligence and big data. The anticipated launch of NVIDIA systems utilizing HBM3 is set for the third quarter of 2022, solidifying SK hynix's leadership in the premium DRAM market.

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• Mass production of HBM3 commenced, indicating rapid technological advancements.
• Expected collaboration with NVIDIA enhances market positioning and competitiveness.
• HBM3 provides up to 819GB/s memory bandwidth, boosting computing efficiency.

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• Mass production of world's best-performing DRAM, HBM3, comes just seven months after development announcement
• HBM3 to be combined with NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU for accelerated computing
• SK hynix aims to solidify leadership in premium DRAM market

SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced that it began mass production of HBM3, the world's best-performing DRAM.

* HBM (High Bandwidth Memory): High-value, high-performance memory that vertically interconnects multiple DRAM chips and dramatically increases data processing speed in comparison to traditional DRAM products. HBM3 DRAM is the 4th generation HBM product, succeeding HBM (1st generation), HBM2 (2nd generation) and HBM2E (3rd generation).:000660

The announcement comes just seven months after the company became the first in the industry to develop HBM3 in October, and is expected to solidify the company's leadership in the premium DRAM market.

With accelerating advancements in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, major global tech companies are seeking ways to quickly process rapidly increasing volumes of data. HBM, with significant competitiveness in data processing speed and performance compared with traditional DRAM, is expected to draw broad industry attention and see rising adoption.

NVIDIA has recently completed its performance evaluation of SK hynix's HBM3 samples. SK hynix will provide HBM3 for NVIDIA systems expected to ship starting in the third quarter of this year. SK hynix will expand HBM3 volume in the first half in accordance with NVIDIA's schedule.

The highly anticipated NVIDIA H100 is the world's largest and most powerful accelerator. SK hynix's HBM3 is expected to enhance accelerated computing performance with up to 819GB/s of memory bandwidth, equivalent to the transmission of 163 FHD (Full-HD) movies (5GB standard) every second.

Kevin (Jongwon) Noh, president and chief marketing officer at SK hynix, states that the company has secured top-notch competitiveness in the premium DRAM market through its close work with NVIDIA. "We aim to become a solution provider that deeply understands and addresses our customers' needs through continuous open collaboration," he said.

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM"), flash memory chips ("NAND flash") and CMOS Image Sensors ("CIS") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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FAQ

What is SK hynix's recent achievement in DRAM technology?

SK hynix has begun mass production of HBM3, the world's highest-performing DRAM.

How does HBM3 enhance computing performance?

HBM3 offers up to 819GB/s memory bandwidth, significantly improving data processing speeds.

When will NVIDIA systems using HBM3 be available?

NVIDIA systems utilizing HBM3 are expected to ship starting in the third quarter of 2022.

What role does HBM3 play in AI and big data advancements?

HBM3 is designed to meet the growing demand for rapid data processing in AI and big data applications.

What company is partnering with SK hynix for HBM3 production?

SK hynix is collaborating with NVIDIA to integrate HBM3 into their systems.