Lexar's new DDR5-7600 desktop memory will use Chinese-sourced CXMT chips

Lexar's lineup of THOR DDR5 memory for desktops, compatible with AMD and Intel systems, is built for high-performance and PC gaming. With vibrant RGB lighting, aluminum heatsinks, and support for Intel XMP and AMD EXPO overclocking, these are the sort of modules and kits that you'd install in a high-end gaming rig.

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According to a new report over at IT Home (via TechPowerUp), Lexar's upcoming THOR II DDR memory kits will be built using CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) chips. Now, the use of memory chips from Chinese companies is making its way to global markets, which is not uncommon in 2026 thanks to the current memory crisis, but this move from Lexar is notable because it highlights the progress CXMT has made with its memory.

The report notes that these new Lexar THOR II DDR5 memory kits will arrive in 32GB dual-channel form, with two 16GB modules, supporting speeds up to DDR5-7600 (7,600 MT/s).

What makes this a competitive option for enthusiast-class performance and PC gaming is that the DDR5-7600 on these new CXMT-powered THOR II DDR5 memory kits is hitting both 7,200 and 7,600 MT/s with CL38 timings at only 1.4V. Prior to this, CXMT DRAM was limited to kits with a maximum supported speed of DDR5-6000 (6,000 MT/s).

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Will Lexar offer the THOR II DDR5-7600 kits in capacities other than 32GB dual-channel (2x16GB)?

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How does the advertised CL38 latency at 1.4V for CXMT-powered kits compare to equivalent Samsung, SK Hynix, or Micron DDR5-7600 kits in TweakTown reviews?

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This sees CXMT close the gap, performance-wise, with the big memory makers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron - companies that have seemingly all but abandoned the consumer technology market in lieu of data center-grade AI all day, every day.