G.Skill just made waves in the tech world with the unveiling of their ultra-low-latency DDR5-6400 memory modules, sporting an impressive CAS latency of just 30 clocks. This sets a new industry benchmark for DDR5-6400 performance, and these memory sticks are compatible with both AMD and Intel CPUs.
Every new generation of DDR memory boosts data transfer rates, but it often comes with increased latencies. For most tasks, the higher bandwidth more than compensates for this. However, certain applications thrive on low latency, making it a challenging yet valuable endeavor to achieve. Unlike boosting transfer speeds, reducing latency is no small feat, which makes these low-latency modules particularly rare and coveted.
G.Skill’s innovation lies in their ability to meticulously select DDR5 memory chips and craft specialized printed circuit boards that deliver CL30 timings—a significant enhancement over the standard CL46 recommended by JEDEC for this speed. To put it in perspective, while JEDEC-standard modules operate at 14.375 nanoseconds of latency, G.Skill’s offering slashes that down to just 9.375 nanoseconds, marking a dramatic 35% reduction.
These DDR5-6400 CL30 modules pack a punch with 16 GB of capacity and come in 32 GB dual-channel kits. Although G.Skill remains tight-lipped about the specific voltages, they likely surpass those defined by JEDEC to accommodate the advanced performance.
For enthusiasts running AMD systems, these modules support EXPO profiles and are available in the Trident Z5 Neo RGB and Trident Z5 Royal Neo lines. Intel users aren’t left out, with XMP 3.0 profiles powering the Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 Royal. Especially notable is their potential impact on AMD’s AM5 systems, which typically max out at 6000 MT/s to 6400 MT/s with DDR5.
G.Skill warns that because these modules are non-standard, they won’t function on just any system. They are designed for high-end motherboards paired with well-cooled CPUs.
You can expect these cutting-edge memory kits to hit shelves globally through G.Skill’s partners come late August 2024. Pricing details remain under wraps for now, but given the premium specs and performance, you can bet they’ll be aiming for the high end of the market.
