Technology 3D XPoint must create a revolution in the computer field – It was first introduced in 2015 year, but the prime minister finished discs are expected later this year.
Intel together with Micron some time working on a new memory standard 3D XPoint, which is to create a revolution in the computer field - at least, this is indicated by announcements and demonstration of engineered products. During IDF conference 2016 Shenzhen manufacturer has once again boasted disc Optane SSD drives with the new.
The manufacturer said that the new technology is suitable for use in professional, and home. One major advantage is to increase the data recording density - M carrier. 2, thickness 1,5 mm accommodates 1 TB data, and drive in a 2.5 inch casing 15 TB, while the matrix type 1U server to 1 PB.
note! One TB equals 1024 GB, and one PB 1024 TB.
But that is not all, because users can also expect a significant increase in productivity. To demonstrate the potential of the new memory used two computers - the first of them was equipped with standard, 2,5-inch SSD with SATA port 6 Gb / s, and the second version of the prototype vehicle Intel Optane SSD, it is based on the memory 3D Xpoint. The test is to copy the video file size 25 GB of internal to external media interface Thunderbolt 3.
Platform with a standard SSD carrier to copy the file took about a minute (transmission after stabilization was about 280 MB / sec), while the configuration of the vehicle equipped with Optane SSD performed the same task for the 15 seconds (transfer rate was slightly less than 2GB / sec). performance is impressive.
It is also worth noting, that the conference was presented to the media early prototype. In this case, the manufacturer denied rumors, allegedly with the premiere of the new technology will be a delay - on earlier forecasts of the first solid-state drives, using the new memory 3D XPoint should appear later this year. In this way, we can only wait.
Those who would like to see a conference record provides the following video(part dedicated Optane SSD, locality starting at 47 minute 45 seconds).
