The limits of computer memory speed have once again been pushed forward. The well-known enthusiast Hicookie, working with Gigabyte, has set a new world record by overclocking DDR5 RAM to an incredible frequency of 13034 MHz. This achievement demonstrates how rapidly the industry is evolving, producing increasingly powerful hardware.

What’s Behind the Record?

The record was achieved using high-end components designed for extreme performance:

• A newest-generation Intel processor (Arrow Lake family)

• A specialized Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice motherboard

• An ADATA memory module

The key factor in this success was the memory controller built into the new Intel processor. It turned out to be powerful enough to push the memory to its limits.

To reach such a high frequency, both the processor and the memory module were cooled with liquid nitrogen, which can reduce component temperatures to extremely low levels necessary for such non-standard operation.

Why Is This Important for Everyday Users?

Although an average PC user is unlikely to cool their system with liquid nitrogen, this record is significant for two reasons:

• Indicator of Technological Progress: Every such achievement confirms that the production technologies of DDR5 memory and processors continue to advance. This means that today’s extreme speeds will likely become standard for regular home computers in the coming years.

• The Difficulty of Progress: The small increase over the previous record (13010 MHz) shows how challenging each new improvement has become. Modern memory already operates near its physical limits, and every step forward requires engineering breakthroughs.

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