New AMD X670 memory support details revealed
pcgamer.comAs the launch of AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series processors and AM5 platform draws near, it’s only natural that users will ask questions about what kind of RAM kit they should buy to use with the platform. Some fresh details on the memory support for AMD X670 platform have emerged. Though the speeds detailed are surely a worst-case scenario, it indicates that users planning to run four modules may face some difficulties running at higher speeds.
According to a new table provided by @momomo_us(opens in new tab), when EXPO or XMP is disabled, four modules will drop to a sluggish 3600MHz speed. I believe this number to be for four dual rank modules. The same configuration runs at 3600MHz on a 12th Gen CPU too.
Four single rank modules are likely to perform better. While 3600MHz looks like a poor number, if you do enable EXPO or XMP, then I’d be surprised and disappointed if at least DDR5-4800 wasn’t possible with 4x16GB, and possibly a lot higher.
The table also suggests that speeds of 5200MHz or higher will be dependent on the capabilities of the individual CPU. AMD surely suggests this speed simply to stay on the safe side. Intel’s 12th Gen CPUs support an official maximum of 4800MHz, yet we know that they are capable of much higher speeds than this, with a 2x16GB kit at least. At this stage there’s little reason to doubt the previous rumours of a 2x16GB DDR5-6000 sweet spot(opens in new tab) with a 1:1 Infinity Fabric clock will hold true.
Gigabyte X670 Memory Support List pic.twitter.com/jVPRSYC8ZqSeptember 5, 2022
It’s important to note that AMD and Intel play it safe when it comes to official memory support. To use an example, if 99.9% of systems will run at DDR5-4800 but only 99% at 5600, they will set official support to
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