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About a month ago, Samsung announced that it had completed development on the world's first GDDR7 ( Graphics Double Data Rate 7) DRAM for GPUs and that it would be putting the technology in the hands of key customers sometime this year for use in next-generation products.

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A new report at Business Korea states that as Samsung became the first company to develop cutting-edge GDDR7 memory, it's already supplying samples to NVIDIA "for the verification of its integration into next-gen systems." If NVIDIA chooses to adopt GDDR7 for the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series, it would significantly change from using Micron - which supplies NVIDIA GDDR6X memory for the GeForce RTX 40 Series.

TeamGroup has announced new (and improved) ELITE PLUS DDR5 and ELITE DDR5 memory with speeds of 6400 MHz that comply with JEDEC memory standards. With a configuration of 1.1V CL52-52-52-103, these are designed for efficient, high-performance computing. With higher frequencies and lower power consumption, TeamGroup notes that these new kits fully meet the demands of modern desktop computing.

TeamGroup ELITE PLUS DDR5 6400MHz and ELITE DDR5 6400MHz will be available in August 2023 via retail outlets like Amazon in North America in single modules and dual-channel kits with 16GB and 32GB options available. TeamGroup also confirms that the memory kits will be available in Taiwan at launch.

"With the modules' low operating voltage of 1.1V, power consumption is significantly reduced, and the computer's lifespan is extended," writes TeamGroup in the press release. "In addition, DDR5's Same-Bank Refresh feature and optimized IC structure can process the double amount of data simultaneously compared to DDR4."

Micron has announced that it's currently sampling its new 24GB HBM3 Gen2 memory to its customers, with the new high-speed memory featuring 1.2 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Micron notes that HBM3 Gen2 delivers 2.5 times greater performance per watt than previous generations, making it ideal for AI data centers where performance, capacity, and efficiency are important.

The 8-high stack of 24GB of HBM3 Gen2 has increased pin speed to over 9.2Gb/s, a 50% improvement over existing HBM3 solutions. Over a 1024-bit bus, you've got 1.2 TB/s of bandwidth, which is a massive improvement over the current 820 GB/s found in existing HBM3.

With the current AI boom and race to see who can build the most supercomputers, this sort of thing will give Micron's flagship memory products an edge over the competition. With 24GB HBM3 Gen2 memory rolling out, Micron adds that 12-high stack 36GB capacity options will begin sampling in early 2024. And as part of its roadmap Micron lists 'HBMNext' as the next evolution beyond HBM3 Gen2, with 64GB capacity and over 2 TB/s of bandwidth arriving sometime around 2026.

Last week we reported on the new AMD AM5 AGESA 1.0.0.7B BIOS update for Ryzen CPUs, with the new motherboard firmware opening the door to faster DDR5 memory speeds and overclocking. With the release already out in the wild, we saw several examples of boards and kits hitting DDR5-8000 - a massive increase over the previous limit of DDR5-6000.

The update brings memory performance and overclocking in line with what we've been seeing in the world of Intel hardware, with this new result showcasing that Zen 4 memory overclocking is right up there. Thanks to world-renowned overclocker HiCookie, we've got a new record for DDR5 memory kits on a Ryzen 7 7800X3D system.

As per this post on Facebook, we can see DDR5-9000 speeds at 1.4V on a B650E Tachyon motherboard. With an exact speed of 9058 MHz, we're well and truly on the way to seeing DDR5 memory on AM5 boards cross the DDR5-10000 barrier - and compete with Intel regarding OC action.

XPG, the gaming and esports arm of ADATA, has announced the launch of its new high-performance LANCER BLADE RGB DDR5 and LANCER BLADE DDR5 memory. Sporting a low-profile heatsink design, these new memory modules have been designed with small cases and builds with limited space in mind.

The new LANCER BLADE DDR5 series arrive in two speed flavors (with or without RGB lighting) with top speeds of 6,000 MT/s and 6,400 MT/s and capacities of 16GB or 32GB utilizing Hynex chips. XPG's LANCER BLADE series is also designed for overclocking, supporting Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles.

There's also an additional model for enthusiasts, the LANCER RGB ROG CERTIFIED DDR5 memory module that pushes speeds to 6,600 MT/s and even 6,800 MT/s when paired with an Intel Z790 ROG-compatible motherboard. The 6,800 MT/s speed is available when enabling the "ROG Certified" mode in the motherboard BIOS for one-click overclocking.

We've been hearing quite a bit about PC components getting much cheaper in the recent past - SSDs, for one thing, and RAM too, but system memory price drops may be coming to an end.

That's the view of analyst firm TrendForce, which in a new report (spotted by Tom's Hardware) makes an estimate for the current quarter (Q3 2023).

Namely that DRAM prices will likely drop by a maximum of 5%, best-case scenario (for us buyers, that is), or prices might stay the same in the worst-case outcome (a 0% change).

During its Q3 2023 Earnings Call, Micron announced that its next generation of memory for GPUs - GDDR7 - is on track for a first-half of 2024 release. "We plan to introduce our next-generation G7 product on our industry-leading 1ß node in the first half of [the] calendar year 2024," Micron writes, though as a financial report, it doesn't delve into specs.

Based on other sources, it's believed that GDDR7 is in the verification stage of development, so the timeline makes sense. We know what to expect compared to the current GDDR6 and GDDR6X memory on high-end AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. AMD's Radeon RX 7900 Series makes use of 20 Gbps GDDR6, while NVIDIA's high-end GeForce RTX 40 Series cards, like the GeForce RTX 4090, make use of 22.4 Gbps GDDR6X.

And with that, the expectation is that GDDR7 speed will hit 36 Gbps, so on a high-end 384-bit memory bus, you're looking at 1.7TB/s of bandwidth. On a more low-end 128-bit, the 36 Gbps can still deliver an impressive 576 GB/s of bandwidth.

As with every year, G.Skill has some incredible memory kits on display at Computex, and Computex 2023 was no different, with the company showcasing its DDR5 Trident Z5 Royal Elite, the Trident Z5 Royal, and the Trident Z5.

G.Skill walked me through some of its newest RAM offerings, and while there are hardly any details, if any at all, on speeds or specifications, G.Skill did say to expect extremely fast speeds on both of these DIMM modules. As with G.Skill's DDR4 modules, the company will be offering DDR5 variants for its top-of-the-line Royal Elite, the Royal, and Trident Z5. While this article will lack any specification details, we will be able to take a close-up look at each of the variants.

Below is the Trident Z5 memory kit, which will come equipped with an RGB diffuser that can be disabled for those gamers that aren't into all of the flashy lighting. Additionally, the Trident Z5 memory kits will come with a gold or silver trim with a brushed back and front plate located in the center.

We got a closer look at Corsair's new range of Dominator Titanium DDR5 memory kits at Computex 2023, and they're all about performance and style. Built using premium components and some of the fastest DDR5 ICs, with Corsair's patented DHX cooling technology, they are also made for overclocking with support for Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO.

What makes them truly impressive is that the stylish look and feel of the range features fully replaceable top bars, allowing those that pick up one of these kits to add style to the look. Inside the top bar is an RGB strip with 11 individually addressable LEDs that can sync with Corsair's iCUE Murals software.

Capacity-wise, Corsair offers up to 192GB, four 48GB modules, and speeds of up to 8,000MT/s (they'll start at 6,000MT/s). Dominator Titanium DDR5 memory will also come in 16Gb, 24GB, and 32GB sizes. Available in multiple colors, the white and black modules are designed for Intel XMP 3.0, with the grey being designed for AMD EXPO.

Overclocking fans are in for a treat at Computex 2023, which kicks off next week in Taipei, with G.SKILL bringing the 9th Annual OC World Record Stage 2023 and the 7th Annual OC World Cup 2023 to its booth.

The OC World Record Stage 2023 is set to be one of the most significant overclocking events of the year, with the world's top professional overclockers set to take the stage to try and break as many overclocking world records as possible - with high-performance motherboards from ASRock, ASUS, EVGA, and MSI, as well as G.SKILL DDR5 memory. And plenty of liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling.

The 7th Annual OC World Cup 2023 will also occur, with nine extreme overclockers competing to take home the lion's share of the $40,000 USD prize pool up for grabs. The winner of the Grand Final (on June 2) will be awarded $10,000 USD in prize money and a KINGPINcooling TEK-9 ICON EXTREME V5 GPU LN2 pot.

COLORFUL is launching a new range of DDR5 memory kits designed for overclockers and enthusiasts with its new COLORFUL CVN ICICLE DDR5 memory. With support for Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 technology alongside using high-quality Hynix A-die memory chips, the new memory kits are set to launch Q2 2023 with a high-speed configuration of DDR5-6600MHz with CL34 timing.

And with the kits using a 10-layer PCB for greater stability and integrity when overclocking, COLORFUL has also managed to push these new DDR5 kits to speeds beyond DDR5-10000.

With COLORFUL's internal iGame LAB team of professional overclockers, the team achieved this with the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX motherboard, and you can check out the fully validated results here.

NEO Semiconductor has announced that it has developed the "world's first 3D NAND-like DRAM cell array," which aims to increase DRAM chip density using established 3D stacking technology. Designed to overcome DRAM's capacity bottleneck, the company claims this new groundbreaking tech could "replace the entire 2D DRAM market."

The company filed all relevant patent stuff with the United States Patent Application Publication on April 6, 2023, for what it's calling a 3D NAND-like DRAM cell array structure for memory. This new form of 3D X-DRAM can be manufactured using existing 3D NAND-like processes based on capacitor-less floating body cell technology.

According to NEO Semiconductor, the result is high-speed, high-density, low-cost, and high-yield - a bold claim. The company notes that the technology can achieve an impressive 128 GB density with 230 layers, an eight-fold increase over today's memory capacity.

As with new technology, the transition to DDR5 memory has been slow and gradual. But with most CPUs and motherboards supporting DDR5 in 2023, we're seeing more and more affordable DDR memory kits hit the market - with the latest coming from Lexar, aimed at gamers and content creators.

As per its namesake, the new Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory features a funky RGB lighting strip, but with quick CL32-36-36-68 / CL34-38-38-76 overclocking timings via Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, you've got speeds of up to up to 6000MHz.

The modules also feature built-in Power Management IC (PMIC) to enhance power efficiency and on-die ECC for improved stability and reliability. Plus, an aluminum heat spreader keeps them cool when gaming or alt-tabbing between a dozen different Chrome tabs, which seems to be the main culprit for my main rig's RAM usage.

We're more than familiar with TEAMGROUP's (or TEAM) T-Force line-up of memory for high-performance and gaming at TweakTown, with the company's T-Force Delta RGB DDR5-7200 32GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit earning our Editor's Choice award earlier this year due to its performance, thermals, and stylish design.

And speaking of stylish, TEAMGROUP has a new range of DDR5 memory designed for creators looking for reliability and performance under the T-CREATE brand. And it's no wonder T-CREATE Expert DDR5 Desktop Memory has won the Red Dot Design Award 2023, as the memory modules feature a minimal and efficient one-piece cooling design featuring high-conductivity thermal silicone for heat dissipation.

Red Dot Design Awards are highly coveted in the hardware space as it points to a stylish physical look and is backed up by hardware that works as intended. The T-CREATE Expert DDR5 range ticks both boxes, with 32 GB and 64 GB memory kits available with impressive speeds/frequency - 6000, 6400, and 7200.

Kingston Technology has been in the memory business for quite a while, and if you think back to the first time you built a custom PC using off-the-shelf parts, no doubt Kingston RAM was in the mix as a potential option.

In 2002, Kingston started releasing modules for enthusiasts under the Kingston HyperX name delivering high-performance overclockable options to PC gamers and creators. In 2021, after HyperX was sold to HP, the line-up was rebranded Kingston FURY. The company is still at the forefront of overclockable modules that break records and push system memory speeds to their DDR limit.

Recently, we reported on the release of Kingston FURY Renegade Pro DDR5 RDIMMs, overclockable plug-and-play server-class memory modules backed up with a lifetime warranty. The company's Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 and high-speed Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 memory modules were also recently given the white treatment for those putting together an all-white components build in 2023.

G.SKILL is one of the most trusted brands regarding high-speed memory that supports overclocking, and its latest range of Trident Z5 DDR5 memory kits makes full use of the new 24GB and 48GB capacity modules that have hit the market.

These new capacities offer expanded memory using kits of two - 24GBx2 for 48 GB and 48GBx2 for an impressive 96 GB. And these high-speed options from G.SKILL are available in a high-speed DDR5-8200 CL40-52-52 (24GBx2) kit and a 96GB (48GBx2) capacity kit at DDR5-6800 CL34-46-46.

G.SKILL has confirmed that these kits hit the speeds as advertised too. The new 24GB and 48GB module-based memory kits support Intel XMP 3.0 memory overclocking support for easy memory overclocking via the motherboard BIOS.

COLORFUL has announced a new line of memory with DD5 and DDR4 modules, with the Battle-Ax Redline series sporting funky deep red accents that look like the memory has survived an encounter with a Velociraptor. COLORFUL describes the look as "aggressive" and "beastly," so well done to the design team on that one.

Designed for the latest generation of Intel and AMD platforms, the memory modules feature a low-profile heat spreader with the Battle-Ax Redline DDR5 memory sporting a white and red finish and the Battle-Ax Redline DDR4 memory sporting a black and red finish.

COLORFUL Battle-Ax Redline DDR5 memory arrives with a high-performance DD5-6000 MHz frequency and CL30 latency. Available in 32GB kits (2 x 16GB), there's also support for both XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO memory overclocking. Based on the looks and features, you can probably guess these kits are aimed at PC gamers.

Kingston FURY has announced some new additions to its DDR5 memory lineup sporting stylish white heat spreaders, which would pair nicely with builds that incorporate the latest color trend.

Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 memory sports the new white heat spreader with Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 RGB adding a dose of lighting with 18 built-in lighting effects that can be tweaked further via Kingston FURY CTRL software.

The main draw here is the additional speed that comes with making the jump to DDR5. Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 supports plug-and-play speeds of 4800 MT/s, with Intel XMP 3.0 or AMD EXPO Certified kits offering overclocking up to 6000 MT/s. Kingston FURY BEAST DDR5 is available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB single modules, kits of two up to 64GB, with kits of four coming next month.

Kingston FURY represents the high-performance bracket of memory from the veteran hardware company, and its latest lineup of overclockable DDR5 memory is described as "server class." Kingston FURY Renegade Pro DDR5 RDIMMs have been designed for next-gen workstations and high-end desktops, including those built for gaming and content creation.

Though it's not normal to put registered DIMMs in a DIY home build, the new Kingston FURY Renegade Pro DDR5 RDIMMs feature the sort of stuff that makes server-class memory all about data integrity and quality, with the DDR5 Registered DIMMs including on-die ECC within the memory component capable of detecting and correcting errors.

Kingston FURY Renegade Pro DDR5 RDIMMs are plug-and-play with speeds of 4800 MT/s with support for Intel XMP 3.0 kits with speeds of up to 6000 MT/s. Kits are available in single-module capacities up to 32GB or four modules up to 128 GB. There are even kits with eight modules up to 256GB - hence the server-class origins. And the fact that these kits are designed for the Intel W790 platform that includes Xeon W-3400 and W-2400 series "Sapphire Rapids" processors.

It's been a while since we've seen a proper shake-up regarding memory module sizes. We've been in the era of 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB for many years. With the arrival of faster DDR5 memory, we've seen the debut of 24GB and 48GB memory modules. Recently CORSAIR debuted 96GB and 48GB kits in RGB and non-RGB flavors, running at 5,600MT/s and 5,200MT/s. Read our report on that here.

Now CORSAIR offers something for enthusiasts that want nothing but the best (i.e., the fastest) with high performance and capacity 7000MT/s 48GB (2x 24GB) VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 and VENGEANCE DDR5 memory kits. DDR5-7000 with 40-52-52-114 timings is fast, though it is limited to the 24GB modules. The RGB 48GB kit (2x 24GB) is priced at USD 284.99, while the non-RGB kit (2x 24GB) is priced at USD 274.99 - via CORSAIR.

Regarding compatibility, CORSAIR notes that the new high-speed 1.4V DDR5 memory modules support Intel XMP 3.0 for easy installation. It has worked closely with ASUS to ensure they work great across its entire range of new 700 series motherboards for 13th Gen Intel Core processors. Of course, CORSAIR notes that the memory kits are compatible with all Intel 700 series motherboards.