Ryzen Threadripper 7000 gets even faster overclockable memory — DDR5-7800 RDIMMs Coming

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249.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

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This week, two memory makers — G.Skill and v-color — formally announced their quad-channel memory module kits for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000-series processors. The new ECC-enabled RDIMM kits with AMD EXPO profiles are factory-overclocked and top at 6400 MT/s and 7200 MT/s speed bins. But apparently, there are more advanced memory modules (up to 7800 MT/s) for Threadrippers coming from more companies, according to a Gigabyte listing. 

In addition to G.Skill and v-color, Kingston is prepping its quad-channel 64GB and 32GB kits rated for DDR5-6000 CL32 at 1.35V and DDR5-6400 CL32 1.4V speed bins for AMD's latest Ryzen Threadripper 7000-series platform that targets both enthusiasts with deep pockets as well as professional-grade workstations. Gigabyte lists these modules alongside its TRX50 platform, so the company primarily positions its kits for the enthusiast-grade quad-channel Ryzen Threadripper 7000 builds. 

Perhaps more interesting is that v-color is prepping a lineup of ultra-fast ECC-enabled quad-channel RDIMMs for AMD's latest Threadrippers with ECC profiles. For those who are fine with moderate performance and stock speeds, v-color will offer DDR5-4800 and DDR5-5200 kits. But for more extreme enthusiasts who want to get every last bit of performance from their TRX50 rigs with Ryzen Threadripper 7000-series CPUs, v-color will offer kits rated for up to DDR5-7800. To provide some context, a quad-channel DDR5-7800 memory subsystem provides a memory bandwidth of 249.6 GB/s. 

Upcoming Memory Modules for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000-Series CPUs

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Brand Speed Capacity Timings Voltage DRAM IC Organization Native P/N
G.SKILL 6400MHz 16GB 32-39-39-102 1.4v Hynix A 1Rx8 4800MHz F5-6400R3239G32GQ4-ZR5NK
G.SKILL 6400MHz 32GB 32-39-39-102 1.4v Hynix A 2Rx8 4800MHz F5-6400R3239G16GQ4-ZR5NK
Kingston 6000MHz 16GB 32-38-38-80 1.35v Skhynix 1Rx8 4800MHz KF560R32RBE-16
Kingston 6000MHz 16GB 32-38-38-80 1.35v Skhynix 1Rx8 4800MHz KF560R32RBE-16
Kingston 6000MHz 16GB 32-38-38-80 1.35v Hynix A 1Rx8 4800MHz KF560R32RBEK4-64
Kingston 6000MHz 32GB 32-38-38-80 1.35v Hynix A 2Rx8 4800MHz KF560R32RBEK4-128
Kingston 6400MHz 16GB 32-39-39-80 1.4v Skhynix 1Rx8 4800MHz KF564R32RBE-16
Kingston 6400MHz 16GB 32-39-39-80 1.4v Hynix A 1Rx8 4800MHz KF564R32RBEK4-64
V-Color 4800MHz 24GB 36-38-38-70 1.1V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G48S836
V-Color 4800MHz 16GB 36-38-38-70 1.1V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G48S836
V-Color 4800MHz 24GB 36-38-38-70 1.1V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G48S836
V-Color 4800MHz 32GB 36-38-38-70 1.1V Hynix M 1RX4 4800MHz TRA532G48S436
V-Color 5200MHz 16GB 36-40-40-80 1.25V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G52S836
V-Color 5200MHz 24GB 36-40-40-80 1.25V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G52S836
V-Color 5200MHz 32GB 36-40-40-80 1.25V Hynix M 1RX4 4800MHz TRA532G52S436
V-Color 5600MHz 16GB 36-38-38-80 1.25V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G56S836
V-Color 5600MHz 24GB 36-38-38-80 1.25V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G56S836
V-Color 5600MHz 32GB 36-38-38-80 1.25V Hynix M 1RX4 4800MHz TRA532G56S436
V-Color 6000MHz 16GB 32-39-39-102 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G60S832
V-Color 6000MHz 24GB 32-39-39-102 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G60S832
V-Color 6000MHz 32GB 32-38-38-96  1.25V Hynix M 1RX4 4800MHz TRA532G60S432
V-Color 6400MHz 24GB 32-39-39-102 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G64S832
V-Color 6400MHz 16GB 32-39-39-102 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G64S832
V-Color 6600MHz 24GB 34-46-46-92 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G66S834
V-Color 6600MHz 16GB 34-46-46-92 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G66S834
V-Color 6800MHz 24GB 34-46-46-92 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G68S834
V-Color 6800MHz 16GB 34-46-46-92 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G68S834
V-Color 7000MHz 24GB 34-42-42-102 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G70S834R3
V-Color 7000MHz 16GB 34-42-42-102 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G70S834
V-Color 7200MHz 24GB 34-45-45-112 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G72S834R3
V-Color 7200MHz 16GB 34-45-45-112 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G72S834
V-Color 7600MHz 24GB 38-48-48-122 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G76S838R3
V-Color 7600MHz 16GB 38-48-48-122 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G76S838
V-Color 7800MHz 24GB 38-48-48-126 1.4V Hynix M 1Rx8 4800MHz TRA524G78S838R3
V-Color 7800MHz 16GB 38-48-48-126 1.4V Hynix A 1RX8 5600MHz TRA516G78S838

It is noteworthy that G.Skill, which specializes in high-performance memory modules, tops its overclockable RDIMM offerings with AMD EXPO aimed at Ryzen Threadripper 7000-based systems at 6400 MT/s and equips them with label heat spreaders. 

By contrast, v-color goes above and beyond with 7200 MT/s, 7600 MT/s, and 7800 MT/s. To ensure that its modules do not overheat, it equips them with rather serious heat spreaders akin to those used on some server-grade RDIMMs.

(Image credit: G.Skill)

When it comes to pricing, factory-overclocked RDIMMs are certainly considerably more expensive than regular performance-enhanced memory modules. G.Skill's Zeta R5 Neo 64 GB kit costs $530, whereas the 128GB kit is priced at $1,070.

Anton Shilov
Anton Shilov
Contributing Writer

Anton Shilov is a contributing writer at Tom’s Hardware. Over the past couple of decades, he has covered everything from CPUs and GPUs to supercomputers and from modern process technologies and latest fab tools to high-tech industry trends.