Samsung Electronics’ HBM3 chips have been approved by Nvidia for use in its H20 GPU, designed for the Chinese market, according to sources. This approval is limited, as the chips will initially only be used in this less advanced model due to U.S. export controls. It is unclear if Samsung’s HBM3 will be used in other Nvidia processors or if further testing is needed.
Samsung has yet to meet Nvidia’s standards for fifth-generation HBM3E chips, and testing continues. The approval comes amid high demand for GPUs driven by the AI boom. Samsung may start supplying HBM3 for the H20 processor as early as August. Meanwhile, SK Hynix remains the main supplier of HBM chips to Nvidia, and Micron has also committed to supplying HBM3E.
