Micron Redefines Performance for AI PCs, Gamers and Professionals

Core Insights - Micron Technology, Inc. has launched the Micron 4600 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, which is designed to provide exceptional performance and user experience for gamers, creators, and professionals, leveraging Micron G9 TLC NAND technology and doubling the performance of its predecessor [1][13]. Performance Metrics - The Micron 4600 SSD features sequential read speeds of 14.5 GB/s and write speeds of 12.0 GB/s, enabling users to load large language models from the SSD to DRAM in under one second, which enhances the user experience with AI PCs [2][9]. - Compared to Gen4 performance SSDs, the 4600 SSD reduces AI model loading times by up to 62% and offers up to 107% improved energy efficiency (MB/s per watt) [2][19]. Technological Advancements - The 4600 SSD is the second Micron client SSD to utilize the advanced Micron G9 NAND technology, following the Micron 2650 NVMe SSD [3]. - It incorporates advanced security features such as Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM), Data Object Exchange (DOE), and Device Identifier Composition Engine (DICE) to enhance user data protection [10]. Industry Collaboration - The 4600 NVMe SSD is compatible with leading-edge platforms, including AMD's Ryzen 9000 Series and Intel Core Ultra processors, ensuring seamless integration for PC OEMs [5][6]. - Collaboration with AMD and Intel has been crucial for validating the performance and compatibility of the Micron 4600 SSD with their latest processors [6]. Market Impact - The introduction of the Micron 4600 SSD is expected to significantly enhance the performance of data-intensive applications, particularly in AI, scientific, gaming, and content creation sectors [4][7]. - The SSD is now available for OEM sampling globally, indicating a strong market entry strategy [11].