Monstrous amounts of RAM being pushed to overclock memory speed limits, a feat that typically holds little significance for me, has managed to pique my interest.
In an impressive feat of technical prowess, Korean overclocker 'Phantom' has pushed the boundaries of DDR5 memory by achieving an incredible speed of 8,400 MT/s using a Threadripper Pro 9985WX workstation CPU and eight RDIMM sticks. This achievement is noteworthy as such large amounts of RAM and RDIMMs are not typically capable of running at such high speeds.
The success of this overclocking venture can be attributed to several key factors. Firstly, the Threadripper Pro 9985WX, a 64-core, 128-thread AMD workstation CPU, provides a strong foundation for handling high memory bandwidth. Secondly, the use of eight RDIMM sticks allows for a large 256 GB total memory capacity, although this often presents challenges for stability and speed. However, Phantom's expert overclocking techniques have managed to maintain stability at this frequency.
Phantom's record-breaking achievement required hours of meticulous tweaking and testing. While the specific details such as voltage tuning, timings adjustments, cooling methods, and motherboard specifics were not disclosed, these aspects are crucial for reaching extreme DDR5 speeds, particularly when dealing with a large number of RDIMM modules that often face signal integrity and power delivery challenges.
For comparison, a similar Corsair Dominator DDR5-8000 kit boasts a timing profile of 38-48-48-98, whereas Phantom's configuration featured an impressively low timing profile of 38-50-50-62. It's worth noting that all eight of its memory channels were loaded up with RAM, unlike most records that only load up one channel.
Interestingly, the RAM used for this record was RDIMMs, which are generally more stable but not typically used for high-speed records. This further underscores Phantom's exceptional overclocking skills.
Nick Evanson, a veteran tech journalist with a background in gaming, computers, and teaching physics and IT, has been following this development closely. Evanson, who currently works at TechSpot.com, started writing for a UK tech site in the late 1990s and has since written over 100 long articles on various tech topics. He is particularly interested in GPUs and open world grindy RPGs.
In terms of budget-friendly DDR5 options, the Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan DDR5-5200 is considered the best, while the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB DDR5-7200 is considered the best overall. The G.Skill Trident Z5 64 GB DDR5-6400 CL32, considered the best high-capacity DDR5, was the RAM used for Phantom's record-breaking achievement.
Phantom's partnership with G.Skill for this venture further underscores the importance of collaboration between industry professionals and overclockers in pushing the limits of technology. This achievement serves as a testament to the potential of DDR5 memory and the innovative approaches of skilled overclockers like Phantom.
- With the help of data-and-cloud-computing technology, Nick Evanson, a seasoned tech journalist, closely followed Phantom's record-breaking DDR5 overclocking venture, attributing Phantom's success to the Threadripper Pro 9985WX CPU, eight RDIMM sticks, and Phantom's expert techniques.
- In contrast to a Corsair Dominator DDR5-8000 kit, Phantom's record-breaking configuration featured an RDIMM RAM, a higher stability choice not typicallyseen in high-speed records, and an impressively low timing profile of 38-50-50-62.
- The achievement highlights the potential of DDR5 memory, demonstrating a win-win situation for gamers as budget-friendly options like the Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan DDR5-5200 are considered the best, and high-capacity options like the G.Skill Trident Z5 64 GB DDR5-6400 CL32 are desirable for skilled overclockers seeking new records.
- Phantom's record-breaking achievement, made possible through partnership with G.Skill, underscores the importance of collaboration between industry professionals and overclockers, setting a new record in this season of technological advancements.
