Samsung and Nvidia move first on HBM4 to power next-gen AI accelerators

Samsung Electronics will begin mass production of its sixth‑generation HBM4 memory chips later in February 2026 and start shipping them to Nvidia after the Lunar New Year holiday. Korean media reported on February 8, 2026 that Samsung has passed Nvidia’s qualification tests and scheduled initial HBM4 deliveries for the third week of the month for use in Vera Rubin AI accelerators.