Wednesday, June 6th 2018
G.SKILL Showcases Extreme DDR4 Memory Kits up to DDR4-5066MHz at Computex 2018
(Editor's Note: We took some risks in getting these pictures for you guys at COMPUTEX, hitting the show floor as we did, so enjoy them. G.SKILL took the opportunity to showcase a series of ultra-high speed DDR4 kits on various platforms at Computex 2018. Their 5066 MHz, dual-channel kit really is the highest-performing memory on display, but there are some notorious trade-offs, as there would obviously need to be - namely, when it comes to timings. That said, it remains a very impressive showing that helps cement G.Skill's status as one of the best memory companies currently in business.)
DDR4-5066MHz 2x8GB -The Highest Frequency in Dual Channel Memory Configuration
Chasing after the fastest possible memory speed, G.SKILL once again breaks the limits and presents the Trident Z RGB DDR4-5066MHz extreme dual-channel kit built with Samsung 8Gb ICs, which is the highest frequency dual-channel memory on live demo display at Computex 2018. This extremely high memory speed live demo system is built with the latest Intel Core i7-8700K processor and MSI Z370I Gaming PRO CARBON AC motherboard.
DDR4-4800MHz CL17 2x8GB - The Ultimate Combination of Frequency & Timing
Another ground breaking demo memory kit at the G.SKILL booth is the DDR4-4800MHz CL17-17-17-37 2x8GB Trident Z RGB memory kit that's based on Samsung B-die, which showcases the lowest possible CAS latency timing at such high frequency. This extreme memory kit is demoed with the Intel Core i7-8700K processor and ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X APEX motherboard.
DDR4-4600MHz 4x8GB - The Fastest 32GB Memory Kit
In addition to the high-speed 16GB (2x8GB) kits, G.SKILL also is showing the fastest 32GB (4x8GB) memory kit ever seen at DDR4-4600MHz, while maintaining a low CAS latency at CL18-18-18-38. This extreme performance kit is also built with Samsung 8Gb ICs, and is shown alongside the Intel Core i5-8600K processor and ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X HERO motherboard.
Fastest SO-DIMM Kit at DDR4-4200MHz 4x8GB
Ever wonder how fast a compact SO-DIMM DDR4 memory can be? This year at Computex, G.SKILL is displaying the fastest running quad-channel Ripjaws SO-DIMM memory kit at DDR4-4200MHz 4x8GB, constructed with the high performance Samsung 8Gb ICs, featured in a mini-ITX build with the Intel Core i9-7940X processor and ASRock X299-ITX/ac motherboard.
DDR4-3600MHz SO-DIMM on Intel NUC
Another high speed SO-DIMM memory kit is the DDR4-3600MHz 2x8GB kit displayed on an Intel NUC system, which is modded with custom water cooling. It shows the potential of high memory overclocking performance even on a small form factor system.
DDR4-4000MHz 2x8GB on AMD Ryzen
The AMD Ryzen 2000 series processors with the X470 platform offer greater memory overclocking performance than its previous generation. G.SKILL successfully reached DDR4-4000MHz 2x8GB memory speed on the AMD system, built with AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor and ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VII Hero motherboard.
DDR4-5066MHz 2x8GB -The Highest Frequency in Dual Channel Memory Configuration
Chasing after the fastest possible memory speed, G.SKILL once again breaks the limits and presents the Trident Z RGB DDR4-5066MHz extreme dual-channel kit built with Samsung 8Gb ICs, which is the highest frequency dual-channel memory on live demo display at Computex 2018. This extremely high memory speed live demo system is built with the latest Intel Core i7-8700K processor and MSI Z370I Gaming PRO CARBON AC motherboard.
Another ground breaking demo memory kit at the G.SKILL booth is the DDR4-4800MHz CL17-17-17-37 2x8GB Trident Z RGB memory kit that's based on Samsung B-die, which showcases the lowest possible CAS latency timing at such high frequency. This extreme memory kit is demoed with the Intel Core i7-8700K processor and ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X APEX motherboard.
In addition to the high-speed 16GB (2x8GB) kits, G.SKILL also is showing the fastest 32GB (4x8GB) memory kit ever seen at DDR4-4600MHz, while maintaining a low CAS latency at CL18-18-18-38. This extreme performance kit is also built with Samsung 8Gb ICs, and is shown alongside the Intel Core i5-8600K processor and ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X HERO motherboard.
Ever wonder how fast a compact SO-DIMM DDR4 memory can be? This year at Computex, G.SKILL is displaying the fastest running quad-channel Ripjaws SO-DIMM memory kit at DDR4-4200MHz 4x8GB, constructed with the high performance Samsung 8Gb ICs, featured in a mini-ITX build with the Intel Core i9-7940X processor and ASRock X299-ITX/ac motherboard.
DDR4-3600MHz SO-DIMM on Intel NUC
Another high speed SO-DIMM memory kit is the DDR4-3600MHz 2x8GB kit displayed on an Intel NUC system, which is modded with custom water cooling. It shows the potential of high memory overclocking performance even on a small form factor system.
The AMD Ryzen 2000 series processors with the X470 platform offer greater memory overclocking performance than its previous generation. G.SKILL successfully reached DDR4-4000MHz 2x8GB memory speed on the AMD system, built with AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor and ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VII Hero motherboard.
27 Comments on G.SKILL Showcases Extreme DDR4 Memory Kits up to DDR4-5066MHz at Computex 2018
5066M Transfers per second. Each transfer is 64 bits (8 bytes), 40 528 MB/s.
Dual channel is dual channel, so twice as much. Max for dual channel for this DDR4-5066 kit is 81 056 MB/s.
DDR has dual data rate - 5066 transfers off of 2533MHz clock rate on the I/O bus.
In addition to that, I/O bus has a clock multiplier of 4 (DDR had 1, DDR2 had 2, DDR3/4 have 4).
That multiplier (and larger prefetch and increased latencies as result) was at least initially intended to keep power consumption in check (RAM chips at lower actual clock).
Edit:
Besides, that 5066 is just for show anyway. Latency is much more evil than pure transfer rate for RAM. CL21 is a lot even at that speed and rest of the timings are worse. Latency-wise - 4600CL19 would be faster, 4000CL17 would be about the same, 3200CL14 would be a touch slower.
As you said before, 4800CL17 is the best of the bunch and 4600CL18 at 2x16GB is also much appreciated.
Similarly, not too sure about that 4000CL18 kit for Ryzen. 3200CL14 would be almost as effective and definitely easier to get running even on Ryzen 2xxx.