The RAM memory format has remained unchanged for many years and has, in many cases, become obsolete. At Computex 2024, we saw motherboards and modules based on the new CAMM2 format. G. Jurisdiction presented during this event in Taiwan his new memoirs based on this new CAMM2 format and warns, adoption will be faster than we think.
To date, we have seen a few motherboards supporting the new CAMM2 format. Most are characterized by the use of Intel Z890 chipset which supports the upcoming Alder Lake-S processors.
This new format stands out because it requires up to 60% less space and allows a reduction in consumption of up to 40%. In addition, it allows Dual Channel configuration in a single module, a feature of the DDR5 standard that was not used in RAM intended for the general and gaming segment.
G.Skill presents its new modules in CAMM2 format
The main RAM and motherboard manufacturers are already preparing for the arrival of this new type of RAM. While we all thought the fastest adoption would be on LPCAMM2 formatted laptops, we will also see rapid adoption on desktops.
The manufacturer G. Jurisdiction already has the first memories of CAMM2 design based on DDR5 standard belonging to its product range Jaws. The first modules use SK Hynix memories with SKU “H5CG08MGBD-X021 334A”, which are non-binary designs. Additionally, the module itself has the serial number “F5-7800M3848H48GX1-CAMM2” and was produced in May this year.
Now let’s take a closer look at the technical specifications of these new memory modules. It stands out with a nominal speed of 7,800 MT/s and has CL38-48-48-128 times with a nominal voltage of 1.45 V. The module has a capacity of 48 GB and supports XMP 3.0.
What stands out is that this CAMM2 DDR5 module does not have a heat sink, as is the case with DIMM format memories. Note that all modules in this new format do not have a heat sink.
For the demonstration, an ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 HERO motherboard was used, which is a prototype. The system mounts a Core i9-14900K processor with the 8 P-Cores active and the 16 E-Cores disabled to ensure stability. The memory operates in a CL36 timing configuration of 36-48-38-128-176-2T.
Run this memory with performance beyond what G.Skill sets as a benchmark. This means that a fan had to be installed pointing directly at the RAM to control excess temperature.
It should be noted that vendors currently consider CAMM2 to be still at an early stage of development. They also point out that they have great potential and can offer better frequencies and tighter latencies. They also insist that being closer to the processor offers performance improvements.
They assure that the CAMM2 standard will take time to become widespread, but that it will be faster than many think. The industry is very interested in this standard due to its enormous potential, especially in the laptop segment.
