Samsung reportedly ramps up GDDR6 supply for Tesla but halts 1d DRAM mass production plan

Samsung Boosts Tesla (TSLA) DRAM Deliveries by 400% in April 2026

Key Highlights Samsung’s monthly shipments of 8GB GDDR6 DRAM to Tesla have increased by 400% in April versus Q1 2025 averages. Tesla’s expanding requirements for memory components in entertainment systems and self-driving technology are fueling the surge. Production capacity at Samsung’s Hwaseong facility in South Korea has been expanded to accommodate the larger orders. The supply arrangement stems from a comprehensive semiconductor partnershi…

GDDR6 Memory Demand Surge Could Be Bad News For Sony's PlayStation 5 & Gaming GPUs

Tesla has approached Samsung to expand its GDDR6 memory supply, which could lead to DRAM shortages for PlayStation 5 & Gaming GPUs. Sony PlayStation 6 & Many Current-Gen Gaming GPUs Rely on Samsung's GDDR6, But Tesla Is Now Going After The DRAM For Its Own Use Samsung is one of the leading manufacturers of the GDDR6 memory solution, which is primarily used in graphics applications such as GPUs, SoCs, and AI solutions. Although NVIDIA has moved t…

Samsung reportedly ramps up GDDR6 supply for Tesla but halts 1d DRAM mass production plan

Samsung Electronics is reportedly increasing production of GDDR6 specifically for Tesla starting in April 2026, even as it simultaneously scales back parts of its broader memory product line and halts plans for mass production of its next-generation 1d DRAM due to insufficient yields.