Netac DDR5

2021: Start of mass production

At the end of April 2021, the next-generation DDR5 RAM modules entered mass production thanks to Chinese manufacturers Netac and Jiahe Jinwei. Judging by the specifications of the modules, they will be compatible with the not yet released 12th generation Intel Core processors codenamed Alder Lake.

According to an official press release, the novelty is 1.8 times faster and consumes 20% less energy than DDR4. The new RAM chip processes data at a speed of 4800 to 5600 Mbps, which is comparable to the simultaneous translation of 9 films in FullHD resolution. In addition, the DDR5 chip is designed for a voltage of 1.1 volts and is additionally protected by ECC error correction technology, which increases the reliability of applications by 20 times.

Netac DDR5 Module

Power is also controlled through DIMM memory, unlike DDR4, which previously relied on the motherboard. New DDR5 memory modules from Jiahe Jinwei and Netac will have 16 GB of RAM, but 32 GB variants are also reportedly in development. This is more than enough to support future high-performance processors and graphics processors, and using a fast DIMM will free up new slots for users who want to upgrade their PC.

Intel is about to begin the transition to a new RAM standard with the release of the 12th generation Core processors with the code designation Alder Lake-S. These processors should appear at the end of 2021. To use them, a new LGA1700 processor connector will be required. The transition to the DDR5 standard will take time, so the new Intel 600 series chipsets for motherboards will have support for both the current DDR4 standard and the new DDR5. AMD also plans to switch to a new RAM standard.^[1]

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