- TeamGroup says CAMM2 memory promises high-speed DDR5 performance
- Revolutionary design offers dual-channel operation in a single module
- Limited motherboard compatibility poses challenges for CAMM2 adoption
TeamGroup has introduced its Compression Attached Memory Module 2 (CAMM2), promising high-speed DDR5 performance with its new T-Create line.
The company claims that the CAMM2 features a revolutionary design that offers significant advantages over traditional memory types such as SO-DIMM, U-DIMM and R-DIMM. It supports dual-channel operation with a single module, thereby streamlining the system architecture and reducing power consumption.
The integrated Client Clock Driver (CKD) improves signal integrity, making the CAMM2 well-suited for slim laptops, while its optimized thermal design improves heat dissipation, enabling superior performance despite a smaller form factor. little.
CAMM2 compatible motherboards are very rare
T-Create CAMM2 modules are designed with DDR5-7200 specifications and CAS latency of CL34-42-42-84, delivering remarkable read, write and copy speeds of up to 117 GB/s, 108 GB/s and 106 GB/s. , respectively.
This performance is achieved through manual overclocking, which reduced latency to 55 ns, a significant reduction compared to typical DDR5 JEDEC specifications. TeamGroup is now working to push the boundaries and the company says it is striving for even faster speeds, with the aim of reaching DDR5-8000 and even DDR5-9000 in future iterations.
A major setback for TeamGroup is the availability of CAMM2 compatible motherboards, which are currently limited. T-Create CAMM2 memory has been tested on MSIThe Z790 Project Zero from , one of the few cards currently compatible with this new form factor.
Other brands, such as Gigabyte, are hinting at possible CAMM2 compatible designs, such as an upcoming TACHYON card. However, the CAMM2 ecosystem is still emerging and its widespread adoption may depend on the release of more compatible cards and competitive pricing.
Nonetheless, TeamGroup plans to release first-generation T-Create CAMM2 modules by the first quarter of 2025, with broader motherboard support potentially arriving as manufacturers introduce new processor platforms. With AMD And Intel rumored to be economical Processors At CES 2025, the rollout of mid-range cards compatible with CAMM2 could align with TeamGroup’s release plans, potentially helping CAMM2 gain a foothold in the market.
CAMM2 offers some advantages over the widely used SO-DIMM, UDIMM, and RDIMM standards. Notably, CAMM2 modules operate in dual-channel mode while only occupying a single physical slot. Additionally, they integrate a Client Clock Driver (CKD), similar to CUDIMM memory, which strengthens high-speed signal integrity, enabling more reliable and faster memory performance.
These features make CAMM2 particularly attractive to laptops, which often face limitations with current SO-DIMM speeds or non-upgradeable LPDDR5/5X options.
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