The world of processors is buzzing with buzz, and there’s no shortage of rumors about new technologies and upcoming products. Recently, Intel’s Core Ultra 200 processors have been in the spotlight, with talk of potential support for speeds of 10,000 MT/s with DDR5 RAM CUDIMM. This advancement could put Intel ahead of AMD, even if the latter’s new BIOS updates aim to improve performance.
Significant progress
According to sources on Weibo, the GEAR 2 configuration of Intel’s Arrow Lake S processors could enable impressive bandwidth of 8,000 to 10,000 MT/s. This would raise the performance bar for the Core Ultra 200, leaving AMD’s offering and its latest AM5 processors lagging behind. Despite a successful AGESA firmware update to handle up to 8,000 MT/sthe memory controllers of Ryzen processors often struggle to exceed the threshold of 7,000 MT/s.
To complicate matters, the maximum speed would only be achievable with the latest kits. CUDIMM DDR5. These memory modules introduce a frequency driver that improves signal integrity, providing increased stability and higher supported frequencies. Fortunately, these modules remain compatible with existing motherboards, making them easier for users to adopt.
A compromise to consider
However, there are nuances. In GEAR 2 mode, the memory controller will run at half the clock rate of the RAM, which can increase latency. This could potentially impact performance in some demanding applications. Even so, the increased memory bandwidth generally offsets this performance loss for most users.
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So while AMD could also consider similar frequencies through CUDIMMs, the reality is that its chips will also have to adapt to GEAR 2. With expectations high, ASRock is already preparing to accommodate DDR5-9200 OC RAM on its new Z890 motherboard, hinting at a crossing over the symbolic threshold of 10,000 MT/s.
Hardware enthusiasts will keep a close eye on these developments that are redefining the technological landscape, offering users ever more powerful experiences.
