Micron introduces Crucial DDR5 memory modules with integrated clock drivers
- Micron brings new DDR5 memory to the market
- New memory integrates the clock driver directly into the memory modules
- Provides superior performance for heavy computing loads
Micron Technology has announced a new range of DDR5 memory clock drivers under the Crucial brand, promising improved speed, stability and performance.
This new generation of memory includes two form factors: CUDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Modules) for desktops and CSODIMM (Clocked Small Contour Dual Inline Memory Modules) for laptops.
The clock driver is integrated directly into the memory modules, setting a new benchmark for high-performance computing.
Speed and stability with DDR5 clock driver integration
With this launch, Micron becomes the first company to release JEDEC standard DDR5 CUDIMM and CSODIMM modules.
Regular DDR5 memory relies on the CPU’s clock driver to maintain performance. However, Micron’s new design places the clock driver on the memory module itself, with the company claiming the result is more reliable memory operation and smoother performance, especially under heavy computing loads.
Both modules offer speeds of up to 6,400 MT/s (mega transfers per second), making them 15% faster than DDR5 without a clock driver and more than twice the speed of DDR4.
The new DDR5 memory modules have been validated for use with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), with Intel certifying these modules for capacities up to 64 GB, with plans to support even higher configurations – up to 256 GB – on future AI-powered PCs and workstations.
The Crucial DDR5 CUDIMM and CSODIMM modules are available for immediate purchase in 16 GB capacity through Crucial’s website, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Higher capacity options, including 64 GB modules, are expected to hit the market through distribution channels in the first half of 2025. These larger capacity modules will allow users to build systems with a total memory capacity of up to 256 GB, providing greater flexibility for intensive tasks.
“As AI takes off, a memory paradigm shift is needed to keep pace with unprecedented system performance demands,” said Dinesh Bahal, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron’s Commercial Products Group.
“Micron delivers the industry’s first JEDEC standard, commercially available DDR5 CUDIMM and CSODIMM solutions, delivering fast, out-of-the-box speeds for AI PCs and advanced workstations. With this new category, we are arming the ecosystem with next-generation memory solutions to future-proof today’s devices for tomorrow’s AI workloads.”
