Validation of the DDR3 1067 non-ECC UDIMMs for the new Intel Core i7 platform being released later this year reinforces Qimonda’s leadership role in the industry transition to a memory standard that provides up to 30% improvement in power usage while offering up to twice the data rate of DDR2 memories. Qimonda DDR3 components were initially released more than one year ago, and Qimonda DDR3 modules have now been validated on multiple Intel platforms.
With an integrated controller supporting up to three memory modules per channel, the Intel Core i7 microarchitecture fully leverages the performance of DDR3 memory to deliver exceptional memory bandwidth while reducing memory latency. DDR3 is also the first memory designed for operation at 1.5V, making it an ideal match to the power efficient Intel processor and chipset architectures.
“We’ve worked closely with Intel to validate DDR3 modules for application in Core™ architecture systems across the full range of supported platforms,” said Michael Buckermann, Vice President of Business Unit Computing, Qimonda AG. “We are very pleased to be able to offer these solutions as part of the industry’s broadest portfolio of DDR3 DIMMs from 800 to 1866 speed grades.”
“Qimonda has been a valued partner in enabling Core microarchitecture platforms and participating in our program for evaluation of memory energy efficiency and performance,” said Paul Fahey, Director of Platform Memory Operations, Intel Corporation. “The company has consistently met the requirements for power use and thermal performance across all platforms, and we’ve selected Qimonda DIMMs for several channel partner and media evaluation programs in our platform roll-outs this year.”
About Qimonda
Qimonda AG (NYSE:QI) is a leading global memory supplier with a broad diversified DRAM product portfolio. The company generated net sales of Euro 3.61 billion in financial year 2007 and had approximately 13,500 employees worldwide. Qimonda has access to four 300mm manufacturing sites on three continents and operates six major R&D facilities. The company provides DRAM products for a wide variety of applications, including in the computing, infrastructure, graphics, mobile and consumer areas, using its power saving technologies and designs. Further information is available at www.qimonda.com.
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