The pursuit of DDR5-10000 speeds continues, with JEDEC extending the official DDR5 memory specification to 8800 MT/s. This indicates improvements in future memory ICs. While current hardware may not support DDR5-8800, it hints at a higher baseline for next-generation memory.
Memory manufacturers are free to exceed the initial 6400 MT/s limit. A Teamgroup DDR5-8200 memory kit, previously reviewed, highlighted how JEDEC standards serve as a baseline rather than market availability. The 8800 MT/s spec includes conservative timings, targeting enterprise stability.
This news suggests exciting possibilities for upcoming hardware. AMD’s Zen 5 and Intel’s Arrow Lake CPUs’ memory capabilities remain unknown, but a baseline of DDR5-8800 could pave the way for DDR5-10000 kits in the next few years.
DDR5-10000 retail kits may appear within a year. High-binned kits with optimized performance could be showcased at Computex this year.
Despite limited practical benefits for gamers, widespread support for higher memory speeds could make them more accessible and cost-effective. DDR5 is far from reaching its peak, with further advancements expected in the future.
