The speed record for DDR5 memory has been broken again. Overclocker Salty Croissant reached a frequency of 6,510 MHz, pushing it to 13,020 MT/s. This is the highest speed ever achieved for DDR5 memory. The previous record was 12,872 MT/s.
DDR5 speed record achieved
The record attempt used a single 24GB DDR5 memory module. The test was conducted with a Gigabyte Aorus TACHYON ICE Z890 motherboard and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor. Liquid nitrogen was used to achieve the speed. The memory timings at this speed were recorded as 68-128-128-256.
Such overclocking records are not the same as those for everyday use. These high speeds are achieved with timings and a low number of processor cores operating, which are not preferred by gamers. Therefore, these records are generally viewed as technical achievements achieved under extreme conditions.
While motherboards supporting speeds of 10,000 MT/s are available on the market, these speeds still appeal to a very niche audience. 13,020 MT/s is not expected to be seen in standard desktop systems anytime soon. However, this record demonstrates that the limits of DDR5 memory technology can be pushed even further.
Each new record demonstrates the potential of next-generation memory and motherboards. These achievements, achieved with extreme cooling methods like liquid nitrogen, could pave the way for future hardware.
