Coming in 2016: Intel Optane SSDs based on 3D Xpoint memory
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IDF - During the opening keynote of the Intel Developer Forum today, Intel announced that it will be shipping SSDs based on its very promising 3D Xpoint memory, co-developed with Micron, which is a replacement for NAND flash. Intel has claimed that 3D Xpoint has 1000x the speed and endurance of existing flash storage.
One question about 3D Xpoint has been when it would reach consumers in products-and in what form. Intel answered that question today when CEO Brian Krzanich announced a new brand ...