G.SKILL has indeed launched the world’s first 256 GB DDR5 memory kit (4×64 GB) that operates at 6000 MT/s with a low latency of CL32, marking a significant milestone for high-performance computing. This kit, built with high-performance SK hynix DDR5 ICs, is designed for AMD’s AM5 platform and supports AMD EXPO profiles for easy overclocking. It’s tailored for demanding workloads like AI applications, content creation, and advanced workstation tasks, offering a smoother workflow for large language models or high-resolution video editing.
The kit has been stress-tested on systems like the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi with a Ryzen 9 9900X, achieving stable DDR5-6000 CL32 performance.
It also shows impressive overclocking potential, reaching up to DDR5-7000 CL38-50-50 on an MSI MEG X870E Godlike motherboard with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and DDR5-6400 CL32 on budget AM5 boards like the MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi. This is notable since quad-DIMM setups typically strain memory controllers, reducing speeds (JEDEC standards suggest 3600 MT/s for four DIMMs on AM5).
Compared to a competing 256 GB kit from V-Color, which also hit 6000 MT/s but at CL38 on a Threadripper-based TRX50 platform, G.SKILL’s kit achieves tighter CL32 timings on the more mainstream AM5 platform, making it a standout for high-capacity, high-speed needs without requiring enterprise-grade hardware. However, secondary timings are slightly higher than V-Color’s, and pricing remains undisclosed, though such kits are likely expensive given their niche application.