Micron, one of the important companies in the DRAM and flash memory industry, introduced its new memory modules. The new DDR5 memory modules announced by Micron, with a capacity of 24 GB and 48 GB, are designed for new generation computer hardware.Micron’s 24GB and 48GB DDR5 memory modules are compatible with both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles for fast installation. At the same time, these memory modules are designed for desktop computers with AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series and Intel’s 12th and 13th Gen processors.
24GB and 48GB DDR5 memory goes mainstream
Micron’s new DDR5 memory modules have CL46 latency at 1.1V, along with data transfer rates of 5200 MT/s and 5600 MT/s. DDR5-5600 DIMMs traditionally come in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions, but these interesting 24GB and 48GB capacities are just starting to come into our lives.
Micron’s new DDR5 memory is likely based on 24Gb memory chips. Typically, 24GB and 48GB capacities are considered ideal for next-generation server platforms as they allow systems to precisely balance memory capacity and core count, resulting in lower costs. On the other hand, we presented the extraordinary 48 GB and 96 GB modules of SK Hynix a few months ago, but they were designed directly for server systems. You can find out why these extraordinary capacities are necessary from the relevant news just below.
Meanwhile, AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profile support, designed primarily with the enthusiast in mind, shows that these modules are indeed aimed at desktop PCs. Unfortunately, Micron did not reveal recommended prices for DDR5-5200 and DDR5-5600 modules. Demand for PCs is said to be low in the first quarter of 2023. Considering that DDR5 SDRAM prices will fall by 18-23% in the first quarter of 2023, we expect the new memory modules to be relatively inexpensive despite their higher capacities and increased performance.
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