Compact CAMM Memory Modules Coming To Desktop PCs According To SK Hynix

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The CAMM (Compression Attached Memory Modules) standard might be making its way to desktop PCs according to SK hynix.

CAMM is a new memory standard that shrinks the size of traditional DRAM modules, making them more compact and allowing for higher capacities. The second generation of this memory standard has already been introduced in the form of LPCAMM2 for notebooks and thin/light PC designs. The LP in CAMM standard stands for low-power since the existing modules are based on the LPDDR5 or LPDDR5X standards, offering up to 9.6 Gbps speeds.

During CES 2024, ITSublssub, visited the SK hynix booth where a company representative stated that the new CAMM standard will also be coming to desktop PCs. It was revealed that the first PC implementation for desktop platforms was already underway though no specifics were mentioned.

Well, it looks like this is indeed the case as spotted by our resident leaker and insider fellow, HXL (@9550pro), the recent JEDEC PR where the announced the publication of the CAMM2 memory standard, also mentions that CAMM2 will have a common connector design for both DDR5 and the low-power LPDDR5/X memory modules. JEDEC lists both notebooks and mainstream desktop PCs as the platforms which the CAMM standard is intended for.

DDR5 and LPDDR5/5X CAMM2s cater to distinct use cases. DDR5 CAMM2s are intended for performance notebooks and mainstream desktops, while LPDDR5/5X CAMM2s target a broader range of notebooks and certain server market segments.

While JESD318 CAMM2 defines a common connector design for both DDR5 and LPDDR5/X, it is crucial to note that the pinouts for each differ. To support different motherboard designs, intentional variations in mounting procedures between DDR5 and LPDDR5/X CAMM2s prevent