New DDR5 RAM Overclocking Record Smashed
The world of PC hardware is never quiet. The fight to get memory faster than ever before is more intense than ever. When you think that DDR5 cannot possibly be made any quicker, the overclocking community goes and does it once again. Just two weeks after the previous speed record was shattered, along comes a new champion. DDR5 reaches new heights.
Seby Captures the Title with Scorching Fast G.Skill Memory
Enter Seby, the American overclocker who has just etched their name into the overclocking hall of fame. Using G.Skill Trident Z5 memory modules, Seby managed to achieve an astonishing speed of 12,772 MT/s (megatransfers per second). The actual clock frequency hit a staggering 6382.2 MHz. This is not just a small bump. It is a significant leap forward.
These record-breaking numbers have been officially verified by both HWBOT, the popular overclocking database, and CPU-Z, the popular system information tool. The memory manufacturer, G.Skill themselves, have also confirmed and congratulated this incredible feat. It is official. This is the new DDR5 speed record to beat.
The Hardware Behind the Record
What kind of setup is required to reach these speeds? Seby's test bench was a monster. It consisted of:
- Memory Modules: G.Skill Trident Z5, high-end modules featuring top-of-the-line SK hynix memory chips utilized in their design.
- Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex, a motherboard specifically designed for extreme overclocking.
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest high-end desktop processor.
- Cooling: Liquid Nitrogen (LN2). Stressing components this much means you need extreme cooling. LN2 is the benchmark for record attempts.
Beating the Previous Best
This new record barely edges out the old top speed. It shows how big a challenge the overclocking crowd is currently facing. The last DDR5 world record was set in early April, with XPG memory at "only" 12,762 MT/s. Every marginal improvement is a victory in this high-stakes game of racing hardware to the extreme.
It is exciting to watch how quickly DDR5 speeds are going. Who knows what records will be broken next month. One thing is for sure, the quest for higher speed RAM is not done yet.
