SK hynix H-TPU Targets SSD Controllers With 2.5% of Conventional CPU Power

SK hynix has unveiled the H-TPU, a processor architecture built specifically for SSD controller workloads. Presented at the 2026 International SoC Design Conference in South Korea, it cuts power and area costs versus general-purpose CPUs.

• H-TPU is designed for SSD controller workloads
• Uses 2.5% of conventional CPU power
• Presented at ISOCC 2026 in South Korea
• Also reduces chip area penalties