AMD X870 Platform Pushes DDR5 to 10,200 MT/s: Overclocking Barrier Broken
The chase for speed in PC hardware is ongoing. Overclocker genius 'hicookie' has once again raised the bar. This time, reaching 10,200 MT/s on DDR5 memory. This achievement is impressive because it was done on an AMD X870 platform. The AMD X870 is generally assumed to be less friendly for extreme memory overclocking compared to Intel platforms.
A New Benchmark on AMD
DDR5 speeds exceeding 10,000 MT/s have been seen on recent Intel chipsets. However, achieving this on AMD's X870 is rarer and arguably more significant. This record, reported by Uniko Hardware, demonstrates the synergy of the X870 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard and V-Color memory.
Hicookie achieved this using two 24GB DDR5 modules. Overclocking with dual modules at these frequencies is more complex than with a single stick. This showcases both component quality and overclocking skill.
Hardware Behind the Record
Let's examine the components that enabled this record:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte X870 AORUS Tachyon ICE - An unreleased motherboard designed for extreme overclocking.
- Memory: V-Color DDR5 Memory Kit (2x 24GB modules) - Known for overclocking potential.
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 8700G - Used with the X870 platform.
- BIOS: AGESA 1203a - A specialized BIOS version, not publicly available, optimizing DDR5 memory performance on X870.
Stability and Latency
The 10,200 MT/s speed was not just a quick benchmark run. The system was stable. It passed MemTest with zero errors. Memory timings were CL50-62-62-127. These timings are loose for daily use but understandable for this extreme frequency.
Extreme memory speeds may not translate to significant performance gains in typical applications and games due to increased latency. However, this record represents the capability of top-tier hardware and the determination of overclockers.
The Overclocking Spirit
Extreme hardware overclocking is about the challenge and record-breaking as much as practical performance. The original report noted that real-world benefits from 10,200 MT/s might be minimal because of latency. For overclockers like hicookie, it is about exploring the limits of hardware potential.
We anticipate the release of the Gigabyte X870 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard and the AGESA 1203a BIOS. These will likely further improve DDR5 memory overclocking. For now, the 10,200 MT/s record on AMD's X870 platform is an outstanding extreme overclocking achievement.
