- TeamGroup claims CAMM2 memory promises high-speed DDR5 performance
- Revolutionary design offers dual-channel operation in a single module
- Limited motherboard compatibility poses challenges to 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 says CAMM2 features a revolutionary design that offers significant advantages over traditional memory types such as SO-DIMM, U-DIMM and R-DIMM. Supports dual-channel operation with a single module, optimizing system architecture and reducing power consumption.
The integrated Client Clock Controller (CKD) increases signal integrity, making CAMM2 ideal for slim laptops, while its optimized thermal design improves heat dissipation, enabling higher performance despite the factor. in a smaller way.
CAMM2 compatible motherboards are very rare
T-Create CAMM2 modules are designed with DDR5-7200 specifications and a 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 has reduced latency to 55ns, a significant reduction compared to typical DDR5 JEDEC specifications. TeamGroup is now focused on pushing the limits and the company says it is working towards even faster speeds, aiming to reach DDR5-8000 and even DDR5-9000 in future iterations.
A major setback for TeamGroup lies in the availability of CAMM2 compatible motherboards, which are currently limited. T-Create CAMM2 memory was tested on MSI’s Z790 Project Zero, one of the few boards currently supporting this new form factor.
Other brands, such as Gigabyte, are hinting at possible CAMM2-compatible designs, such as an upcoming TACHYON board. However, the CAMM2 ecosystem is still emerging and its widespread adoption may depend on the release of more compatible boards and competitive pricing.
However, TeamGroup expects to release first-generation T-Create CAMM2 modules by the first quarter of 2025, and broader motherboard support may be coming as manufacturers introduce new CPU platforms. With AMD and Intel rumored to announce budget CPUs at CES 2025, the launch of CAMM2-compatible mid-range boards could align with TeamGroup’s launch plans, which could help CAMM2 secure a foothold in the market. .
CAMM2 offers a couple of advantages over the widely used SO-DIMM, UDIMM, and RDIMM standards. In particular, CAMM2 modules operate in dual-channel mode and only occupy a single physical slot. Additionally, they incorporate a Client Clock Driver (CKD), similar to CUDIMM memory, which reinforces signal integrity at high speeds, allowing for more reliable and faster memory performance.
These features make CAMM2 particularly attractive for laptops, which often face limitations with current SO-DIMM speeds or non-upgradable LPDDR5/5X options.
Through Tom Hardware
