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G.Skill Unveils First 256GB DDR5-6000 CL32 UDIMM Kit for AMD AM5

The kit achieves high capacity and low latency on consumer platforms, with overclocking potential to DDR5-7000 speeds.

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Overview

  • G.Skill has announced the world’s first 256GB (64GBx4) DDR5-6000 CL32 UDIMM kit, optimized for AMD’s AM5 platform with EXPO support.
  • This marks a significant shift from previous reliance on enterprise RDIMMs for such high capacities, enabling mainstream consumer use.
  • The kit uses SK hynix memory ICs and achieves DDR5-6000 CL32 performance out of the box, with overclocking capabilities reaching DDR5-7000 CL38.
  • Testing confirmed compatibility on AM5 motherboards like the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero and MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi with Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
  • The launch addresses growing demand for large memory capacities in AI and other intensive workloads, offering a cost-effective alternative to enterprise platforms.