Gigabyte has made waves in the tech world once again as their renowned overclocker, Hicookie, breaks new ground with a DDR5 memory world record on the Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard. The achievement highlights Gigabyte’s prowess in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in memory overclocking.
Gigabyte’s Dominance in DDR5 Memory Overclocking
Reports suggest that Gigabyte currently holds the top three positions in DDR5 memory world records, thanks to their cutting-edge Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard. This motherboard recently surpassed the 13,000 MT/s DDR5 frequency barrier, showcasing the relentless pursuit of performance and innovation.
Breaking the Limits with Cutting-Edge Technology
The recent record was set by Hicookie using the Gigabyte Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard. The system was equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, which had its E-Cores disabled, and a single Adata XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 memory module. The 24 GB DDR5 module was overclocked to 6517.4 MHz effective, achieving a remarkable transfer rate of 13,034 MT/s. This record-setting performance marks a significant 2.72x uplift over the initial JEDEC 4800 MT/s speeds for DDR5 memory. Both the CPU and the memory were cooled with liquid nitrogen, enabling this groundbreaking achievement.
The Future of Memory Technology
Hicookie expressed gratitude to ADATA Technology and Intel for their contributions to reaching this milestone, stating, “13K achieved! Huge thanks to ADATA Technology for the stellar memory and to Intel’s Core Ultra 285K—its memory controller is phenomenal. Paired with the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS TACHYON ICE, we’ve pushed DDR5 beyond 13,000 MT/s.”
While these incredible speeds may not translate to everyday applications, they serve as a testament to the potential of current DDR standards. We might not see such speeds in the DDR6 lineup initially, as it’s expected to start near 10,000 MT/s. However, with further advancements, speeds over 20,000 MT/s could become a reality on more mature platforms. Sources note that DDR6 is anticipated to be released around 2027, promising further evolution in this dynamic field.