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Meta reuses DDR4 memory in new servers with custom CXL 2.0 chip

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Meta is implementing a cost-saving strategy by reusing older DDR4 server memory in its new DDR5-only servers. The company has developed a custom CXL 2.0 ASIC called Vistara, which acts as a memory expander, allowing legacy DDR4 modules to interface with modern servers equipped with AMD EPYC 'Turin' processors. This setup combines the faster DDR5 local memory with slower, but cheaper, DDR4 memory attached via CXL, transparently managed by the software stack to optimize performance and capacity. AI

IMPACT Enables more cost-effective scaling of AI infrastructure by leveraging existing hardware.

RANK_REASON Significant hardware innovation by a major tech company to address cost and supply chain issues.

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Meta reuses DDR4 memory in new servers with custom CXL 2.0 chip

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    Meta fights soaring hardware costs by reusing old DDR4 server memory in new DDR5-only servers — custom CXL 2.0 chip marries legacy DDR4-2400 with cutting-edge DDR5-6400

    Meta develops its custom Vistara CXL memory expander to use DDR4 memory with new servers running AMD EPYC 'Turin' processors.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Meta fights soaring hardware costs by reusing old DDR4 server memory in new DDR5-only servers — custom CXL 2.0 chip marries legacy DDR4-2400 with cutting-edge D

    Meta fights soaring hardware costs by reusing old DDR4 server memory in new DDR5-only servers — custom CXL 2.0 chip marries legacy DDR4-2400 with cutting-edge DDR5-6400 Meta develops its custom Vistara CXL memory expander to use DDR4 memory with new servers running AMD EPYC 'Turi…

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