In Search of True DDR2 Bleeding Edge Memory

G.Skill's DDR2-675 Confusing Label

The G.Skill memory module label is downright unconventional: The PC2-5400 designation suggests that the module runs at DDR2-675. In reality, however, it's just another 667 module. To operate at the fast CL3.0 mode, it was necessary to boost input voltage all the way to 2.2 v. The competition does it better.

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G.SKILL
Manufacturer Details
Website:gskill.com
Speed:DDR2-675 (PC5400)
Timings:CL 4.0-4-4-12
Size:512 MB (1 rank, 4 banks)single sided
Label:F2-5400PHU2-1 GBLADDRII512 MB PC2-5400CL4 4-4-12 1.8-2.0V
Module SPD-Timings
DDR2-667 (333 MHz)CL 5.0-5-5-15
DDR2-533 (266 MHz)CL 4.0-4-4-12
DDR2-400 (200 MHz)CL 3.0-3-3-9
Refresh Rate:7.8 us, Self-Refresh
Voltage:1.8 - 2.0 V
Test
Test I (default):DDR2-667, CL 5.0-5-5-15, 1.8V
Test II (timing):DDR2-667, CL 3.0-3-3-8, 2.2V
Test II (overclocking):DDR2-888@918 (459 MHz) 2.2V

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