Asgard launches world's first DDR5-9600 DIMMs
Asgard has launched the first DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs, featuring SK hynix ICs and CUDIMM technology. Initial kits include 2x 16GB and 2x 24GB, with future DDR5-10000+ modules planned.
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Asgard has introduced the world's first DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs, branded as Asgard x Thor, marking a significant advancement in memory technology. These modules utilize SK hynix integrated circuits (ICs) and are designed for high performance, achieving a speed of 9600 MT/s. Asgard aims to further enhance performance with upcoming DDR5-10000+ modules. The CUDIMMs feature Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) technology, which, along with a dedicated clock driver and a new power management integrated circuit (PMIC), ensures stability and efficient power usage. The initial offerings include 2x 16GB and 2x 24GB kits with CL44-56-56-136-192 timings, operating at 1.50V. Users will need to overclock these modules via XMP settings in the BIOS, as AMD EXPO is not currently supported. Asgard has also addressed thermal concerns with stylish heatspreaders designed for effective heat dissipation. While pricing and availability details are not yet disclosed, the company is already hinting at future releases of even faster memory kits.
- Asgard has launched the first DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs, achieving a new performance milestone.
- The modules utilize advanced SK hynix ICs and CUDIMM technology for enhanced stability.
- Upcoming DDR5-10000+ modules are being teased by Asgard.
- Initial product offerings include 2x 16GB and 2x 24GB kits with specific timings.
- Users will need to overclock the modules via XMP settings, with thermal management features included.
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9 commentsThe reason is there is currently a drop off in memory subsystem performance when you go above DDR5-6000 speeds on Ryzen 7x00 (and AFAIK Ryzen 9x00), because above that, the memory controller inside the chip can't run in lock-step with the memory frequency. Much of the enthusiast memory out there that is capable of higher speeds already, like say DDR5-7200, doesn't pair well with AMD chips as a result, as in that case the memory controller is forced to work at a 1:2 instead of a 1:1 ratio, introducing latency into the memory subsystem that results in overall worse performance.
On the other hand, if these CUDIMMs can hit high enough frequencies (like 10k+ MT/s,) it's possible that the benefits will outweigh the negative related to this quirk of the memory controller. Until I see this tested or someone with more expertise clarifies this point, it's hard to say. Perhaps DDR5-9600 will result in better performance than the current DDR5-6000 "sweet spot".
It doesnt appear Zen5 can get anywhere close those speeds.
for those who hadn't done this for a while, PSA: motherboards these days have a RAM compatibility list on their product page, check it before overspending on RAM.
The number of performance memory chips I’ve had that had to be downclocked from their xmp profile for stability is ridiculous. It’s gotten to the stage where I’d recommend only buying memory from the first party suppliers (eg. only buy Samsung or Hynix memory). The gaming companies like the above are simply taking that memory and overwriting the xmp profile while adding some flashy but useless heat spreaders.
Genuinely curious.
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