G.Skill unveils world's first 256GB DDR5-6000 CL32 U-DIMM memory kit

[DragonSlayer101]

What just happened? G.Skill has announced a 256GB (64GB x 4) DDR5 memory kit featuring high speeds and low latency. Billed as the world's first 256GB UDIMM-based DDR5 RAM kit, it will be part of the company's ultra-premium Trident Z5 Neo RGB lineup. The kit is specifically designed for AMD's AM5 platform, which supports Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000-series processors.

The new kit runs at 6000 MT/s with a CL32 latency and supports AMD's Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO), allowing for extreme memory tuning on AMD-based systems. For users seeking even higher speeds, all four modules can be overclocked to reach DDR5-7000.

The kit is built using high-performance SK Hynix DDR5 ICs, although G.Skill has not specified the exact die type. Pricing and a specific launch date have not yet been announced, but the memory is expected to arrive soon at both online and physical retailers – likely carrying a premium price tag.

Also see: Is DDR5-8000 Worth It? The Ryzen AM5 Test

G.Skill says the new memory kit is ideal for high-performance computing, content creation, AI applications, and advanced workstation workloads. According to the company, it was specifically designed to meet modern HPC demands, including tasks like running large language models or editing complex, high-resolution video – both of which require high-capacity, high-speed, and low-latency RAM.

Stress-test screenshots released by G.Skill appear to validate the kit's claimed speeds, timings, and stability. The tests were conducted on two separate systems with different motherboards and processors. The first screenshot comes from a system featuring a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor paired with an Asus ROG Crosshair X870 Hero motherboard. The second setup includes a Ryzen 9 9900X CPU and the MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi motherboard.

G.Skill also emphasized the extensive overclocking headroom offered by its new memory kit. Official screenshots released by the company show that, with the right hardware, the kit can reach speeds of up to DDR5-7000 with CL38-50-50 timings. These results were achieved on a system featuring the MSI MEG X870E Godlike motherboard and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.

For users who prioritize latency over raw speed, G.Skill also showcased the kit running at DDR5-6400 with CL32 timings on an Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard paired with a Ryzen 9 9900X3D processor. Another screenshot appears to show the DIMMs achieving similar speeds and latency on a separate setup using an MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi motherboard and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.

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G.Skill unveils world's first 256GB DDR5-6000 CL32 U-DIMM memory kit

 

[VitalyT]

G.Skill says the new memory kit is ideal for high-performance computing, content creation, AI applications, and advanced workstation workloads.

I'm sure that's what G.Skill is pushing for in its PR. But in reality, this has no practical application. All AI calculations are done inside GPU-s and dedicated AI accelerators. Content creation does not need this amount of memory. And "advanced workstation workloads" are offloaded into the cloud these days; you simply don't run a memory-heavy server on your desktop.

 

[candle86]

I'm sure that's what G.Skill is pushing for in its PR. But in reality, this has no practical application. All AI calculations are done inside GPU-s and dedicated AI accelerators. Content creation does not need this amount of memory. And "advanced workstation workloads" are offloaded into the cloud these days; you simply don't run a memory-heavy server on your desktop.

I see one use case, Cities Skylines mods, those things are memory hogs

 

[Manoa]

Just becuase the memory is 256 giga, doesn't mean in reality you will get 256 giga, it also depend on mobo's ability and most important: IMC, current AMD IO dies are not able to run this capacity, some people say you could connect just 2 sticks set them to a low speed and then connect the other 2 but it's unknown how reliable this method is across mobo's, also you need to adjust drive strenghts to prevent reflections....to say simply: it's messy on desktop, if you want reliable high RAM - threadriper the only way to go, the problem is thredriper also verry expencive

 

[ScottSoapbox]

This is tempting for just brute forcing really large datasets, but I can’t help but think the next Ryzen will support much faster RAM making this an expensive mistake.

 

[daffy duck]

Nope, will never use 4 sticks on AMD MB's. Will stick to 2 x 64GB or 2x 48GB sticks at CL30/32. If you own X3D, latency is not as important on memory sticks either.