Samsung Develops Next-Gen SmartSSD With Data Processing Ability

Samsung developed a second-generation SmartSSD that processes data directly, minimizing data transfers between the central and graphics processing units and RAM, the company announced Wednesday. The technology can avoid bottlenecks that occur when moving data between devices and CPUs for improved system performance and higher energy efficiency, Samsung said. It's said to cut processing time by over 50%, energy consumption by up to 70%, and CPU utilization by up to 97% vs. conventional SSD drives. The SmartSSD is playing a key role in technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning and 5G/6G that require large amounts of data processing, the company said.