AMD’s new X870 and X870E chipsets are here, bringing with them a wave of new enthusiast-class AM5 motherboards designed for Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series CPUs. One of the standout releases is the high-performance flagship ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard, the successor to the popular X670E HERO. This motherboard, along with the new chipsets, opens up a world of possibilities for pushing memory speeds to new heights.
One key feature of the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO is its ASUS NitroPath DRAM technology. This technology allows for significantly higher memory frequencies – up to 400 MT/s – thanks to optimized memory pathways and one-click overclocking profiles. G.SKILL, a leading name in enthusiast-grade DDR5 memory, has taken full advantage of this technology, achieving a remarkable DDR5-9000 speed with CL44-56-56 timings. This record-breaking achievement was accomplished using two 24GB modules from their luxurious Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series, a line specifically optimized for Zen 5 and AM5 boards.
It’s worth noting that this impressive DDR5-9000 speed was achieved using the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor, not one of the newer Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 Series chips. This isn’t surprising, as the Ryzen 7 8700G is known for its stability when pushing DDR5 speeds. However, hitting this speed with two 24GB modules using an AMD EXPO overclock profile is still a significant feat.
The Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series is designed for extreme speed, with an off-the-shelf specification of DDR5-8000 and low-latency CL38-48-48-127 timings. With the arrival of the new X870 and X870E motherboards and AMD’s recent AGESA BIOS update for all AM5 systems, we can expect to see many more DDR5-8000 AMD EXPO kits hitting the market. However, it’s unlikely any will reach the dazzling heights achieved by G.SKILL’s Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series, showcasing the true potential of this high-end memory line and the power of the new ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard.
