AMD AM5 will soon support memory with 256 GB capacity

MSI has one Press release Published, which is about an exciting innovation. Accordingly, the AM5 socket will support up to 256 GB of RAM in the future. This is made possible by the new DDR5 module that comes with it 64 GB capacity each With two modules per memory channel, you end up with a total capacity of 256 GB. The manufacturer was already one of the pioneers when it introduced the 192 GB kit (4 x 48 GB) at the beginning of 2023.

First 64 GB memory module from Kingston

Apparently at least Kingston will offer corresponding modules that are based on Micron’s 1β memory Based MSI also provided a first screenshot showing the increased storage capacity. RAM was probably tested with a combination of an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and an MSI Pro X670-P WiFi. Memory speed is also specified as 6,000 MHz.

A similar press release was also published by ASRock. Here an ASRock Taichi was installed with four DDR5-6000 memory modules with 64 GB, on top of which a AMD Ryzen 7 8700G We used to. However, AMD has not yet officially presented the CPU, which is why the announcement has been deleted.

AM5 will be supported until 2025

The upcoming Ryzen 8000G processors are expected to be detailed at CES 2024 and then revealed. The Ryzen 7 8700G used will likely be the new top model in the series, with eight Zen 4 cores.

In an interview with Overclockers UK, AMD Vice President David McAfee confirmed that the AM5 socket is still available. At least until 2025 Supported with newer CPUs. Next year, like, will be with Ryzen 9000 processor (“Granit Ridge”) A new gen generation will appear for the platform Improved RAM support is a step towards future-proofing the platform. How many users will actually use that much RAM is another matter.

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