Chinese RAM hits 9000 MT/s and even matches the speed and latency of the memory in our western gaming PCs

Chinese memory manufacturer, Colorful, has achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the 9,000 MT/s barrier in RAM speed. This accomplishment was shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, as reported by TechPowerUp. The Colorful iGame X870E VULCAN W OC motherboard, paired with domestically produced iGame Shadow II 24G×2 memory chips, reached an impressive 9000 MT/s, marking a significant milestone in the overclocking field of Chinese memory chips on the AM5 platform.

This achievement of 9,000 MT/s is particularly noteworthy, even though Western memory has surpassed this speed in recent years, reaching over 13,000 MT/s. However, the Chinese memory industry's rapid progress in DRAM development is evident in this accomplishment. Additionally, Asus ROG recently shared that Chinese memory now operates at 6,000 MT/s with low CAS latency timings of C28 and C30, demonstrating the potential for fast DDR5 RAM suitable for gaming PCs in the West.

The main Chinese memory maker is CXMT, and its shares have surged due to the country's growing demand for memory. This surge is a result of the AI boom, which has far outstripped supply and will continue to do so for an extended period. Furthermore, Chinese RAM is now being found in laptops from companies such as HP, Asus, and Acer, specifically in the Chinese market.

While this progress in Chinese memory production is positive, the fact that demand will continue to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future is also a contributing factor to CXMT's growth. However, it's essential to maintain a realistic perspective, as demand outpacing supply may not necessarily lead to lower prices. Nonetheless, the expansion of CXMT and the influx of Chinese RAM into the global market can contribute to alleviating supply constraints, ultimately benefiting gamers worldwide.