TurboQuant is a big deal, but it won’t end the memory crunch
… According to researchers, TurboQuant has the potential to cut memory consumption during inference by at least 6x, a bold claim at a time when DRAM and NAND prices are at record highs. …
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DRAM, or dynamic random-access memory, is a volatile computer memory technology that stores bits in capacitors and requires periodic refreshing to maintain data.
… According to researchers, TurboQuant has the potential to cut memory consumption during inference by at least 6x, a bold claim at a time when DRAM and NAND prices are at record highs. …
… But he sees long-term upside in both classes of device. “Over time, we expect the value of on-device AI to drive strong memory content growth in PCs and smartphones,” he said. “We see an unprecedented set of opportunities for memory and storage to enable the AI era across market segments and expect… …