The development of LPCAMM, and subsequently, LPCAMM2 socketed memory standard has spawned a desktop version simply called CAMM2. This new type of memory promises faster bandwidth, smaller footprint, and is poised to be the replacement for current DIMM and SO-DIMM modules.
CAMM2 Tested
In the weekly INSIDER livestream, MSI has discussed the new memory form factor and its future potential. In the video, the company has took Kingston’s CAMM2 modules and pair it with its Z790 Project Zero Plus motherboard (which is still a concept at this point) and see how it performs.
MSI’s Project Zero Plus motherboard was in fact co-developed with Kingston, which also showcased its CAMM2 solutions during Computex 2024. The module in question is rated at DDR5-7200 with CL38-44-44-105 CR2 timings, and it was pitted against standard DIMM modules that runs on the same clock speed and timings.
The comparison between CAMM2 and DIMM has showed a largely similar performance, though the DIMM’s result does show a minor edge for its Write and latency performance, at around 3%. Read and Copy speeds, meanwhile, are well within the margin of error. It’s worth noting that the newer design should in theory provider higher clock speeds down the line, as the chips are physically closer to the CPU, meaning shorter length for electrical signals to degrade.
It’s unclear thus far when will these modules and compatible motherboards be released – motherboard vendors currently have two major development leaps to deal with, including backside connector design and the new RAM socket to accommodate CAMM2 form factor. Integrating both designs into one single motherboard might be better at futureproofing, but it’s likely to be significantly pricier compared to existing form factors.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: I wonder how would that affect the aesthetics since RGB memory modules play a significant part in looks for most people’s PC builds.
