ADATA and MSI Launch 128 GB DDR5 Desktop Memory Modules
With the introduction of ADATA CUDIMM 4-Rank technology, mainstream desktop platforms can now support 128 GB of DDR5 memory per module. With collaboration from MSI, this development not only doubles the previous maximum capacity but also allows up to 256 GB of RAM on motherboards with only two DIMM slots.
A Leap in Mainstream Memory Capacity
Until now, the mainstream DDR5 memory market was restricted to single- and dual-rank modules that max out at a 64 GB capacity. The introduction of 4-Rank design, which is a technology usually meant for server-grade memory, doubles this capacity by stacking more chips onto each module. Such a design permits much higher memory configurations for standard desktop systems.
Benefits for AI, Content Creation, and Compact Builds
While a 4-Rank design increases the load on the memory bus, thereby affecting peak frequencies, the huge capacity gain will be a boon for memory-intensive applications. In these workloads, often, the benefits of more available RAM outweigh those of higher frequency.
This is vital for:
- AI and Data Analytics: Enables offline AI inference, model fine-tuning, and data analysis at the local level.
- Content Creation: Facilitates massive video and image editing jobs with more efficiency and headroom.
- Compact Form Factor PCs: Help users to build powerful small PCs with dual-DIMM motherboards that are not constrained by memory capacity.
ADATA notes this enables "highly efficient on-device computing with smoother performance and greater memory headroom, empowering next-generation creativity and productivity."
Validation on MSI's Z890 Platform
To ensure system stability, ADATA tested its 4-Rank DDR5 5600 MT/s CUDIMM modules on MSI's forthcoming, "in-development" Z890 motherboards. The tests confirmed full compatibility, stability, and performance, clearing their path for implementation into next-generation PC builds.
Availability and Specifications
The detailed specifications of the new 4-Rank DDR5 CUDIMM memory, along with its retail launch date, still remain undisclosed. The collaboration also indicates MSI's active development of additional Z890 motherboard models for a forthcoming release.
