G.Skill has announced a groundbreaking addition to its Trident Z5 Neo RGB memory lineup - the world's first 256GB (64GB x 4) DDR5-6000 CL32 UDIMM memory kit with AMD EXPO support, specifically engineered for AMD's AM5 platform.
This achievement marks a major milestone in consumer memory technology. Traditionally, running four high-capacity memory modules at elevated speeds has been challenging due to increased load on the memory controller and longer trace lengths, which typically force reduced frequencies and higher latencies.
The standard JEDEC specifications for AMD's 9800X3D indicate that four-DIMM configurations usually operate at DDR5-3600, compared to DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs. G.Skill's new kit breaks this barrier by maintaining DDR5-6000 speeds with tight CL32 timings across all four modules.
Until now, 256GB memory configurations required specialized Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), which are primarily used in enterprise systems and incompatible with mainstream motherboards. G.Skill's innovation brings workstation-class memory capacity to consumer platforms while maintaining high performance.
The memory kit, featuring SK hynix ICs, has been validated on multiple AM5 motherboards. Testing with both the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X demonstrated stable DDR5-6000 CL32 operation using the included EXPO profile. Advanced users achieved even higher speeds, with one test reaching DDR5-7000 CL38 on an MSI MEG X870E Godlike motherboard.
This release targets professionals, content creators, and developers who require both high capacity and performance without upgrading to specialized platforms like Threadripper. Pricing and availability details are pending announcement from G.Skill.