CUDIMMs overclocked to DDR5-12108 MT/s to set new RAM OC world record

 

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Extreme overclocker Kovan Yang has set a new world record for the fastest RAM speed using Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM on an MSI MEG Z890 Unify-X motherboard paired with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF processor. According to a post by Kingston on X (formerly Twitter), the overclock achieved an astonishing DDR5-12,108 transfer speed. 

The feat was verified by HWBot, confirming that Kovan Yang utilized 24GB of Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-8400 CUDIMMs, which were just launched, to break the record. This achievement showcases the potential of cutting-edge CUDIMM technology and its compatibility with Intel’s latest Arrow Lake processors. It also highlights the remarkable overclocking headroom these modules provide, emphasizing their appeal to enthusiasts aiming for extreme performance.

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G.Skill has also celebrated four overclockers who surpassed the DDR5-12000 barrier, each using G.Skill Trident Z5 memory sticks in different capacity configurations. Notably, all the records were achieved with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processors paired with the Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard.

Most of these records were achieved with liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling, underscoring the extreme conditions needed to reach such speeds. While these feats aren't replicable on standard desktop setups, they highlight the rapid advancement of memory technology and its reliability even at extreme performance levels.                                                                                                                                       

These milestones come shortly after the launch of Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors and Z890 motherboards. While these chips natively support DDR5-6400 (with CUDIMMs on stock power profiles), memory manufacturers like G.Skill, Asgard, and TeamGroup have released modules capable of hitting DDR5-9600 with the right configurations.

Achieving such records involves more than just high-end hardware; it requires precise tuning of advanced settings like voltage and memory timings on the motherboard. This meticulous tweaking, combined with exotic cooling methods, allows overclockers to push beyond the DDR5-12000 mark.

For the average gamer or power user, speeds this high are unnecessary. However, these achievements showcase the incredible potential of modern technology and hint at a future where such numbers could become standard with more efficient and powerful hardware.