Tuesday, January 14th 2025

ASUS Updates AEMP III - 64 GB Memory Module Support Unlocked on Intel 800 Boards

Exciting things are happening in the world of memory right now. Many of the headlines are being claimed by a new variety of DIMM, called Clock Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Featuring an integrated clock driver on the memory stick itself for improved reliability and stability, CUDIMM kits are already shattering speed records. But perhaps you're more concerned with memory capacity than with raw speed. We have some good news for you. The trusted memory professionals at Kingston have cooked up a 64 GB memory module that you'll be able to purchase soon: the Kingston Value RAM DDR5 6400 MT/s 64 GB CUDIMM.

64 GB of DDR5 RAM on a single stick opens intriguing new possibilities. A 128 GB one-DIMM-per-channel (1DPC) configuration is rather tempting. We suspect that many enthusiasts will be tempted by the prospect of installing four of these modules, a move that puts a stunningly large 256 GB (4 x 64 GB) pool of memory at their disposal—without having to venture into quad-channel workstation hardware.
To make sure that you have a seamless experience running a system with four of these memory modules with your ASUS Z890 or B860 motherboard, our research and development team collaborated closely with Kingston. Typically, loading up all four memory slots on your motherboard in the quest for higher capacity requires operating at lower memory speeds. But through our work with Kingston, we're not only able to ensure that our systems boot up and operate with an exceptional level of stability with the new 256 GB kits—we also give you an easy pathway for boosting performance above the baseline, too.
When your system detects that you've installed four Kingston 64 GB modules onto one of our 800 series motherboards, you'll see an option in BIOS for ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III). This advanced firmware feature empowers you to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability.
Previously, AEMP III only supported 2-DIMM configurations, but now users can boost frequency and performance with this 4-DIMM configuration. In a test system with an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor, the ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme, and four of the Kingston 64 GB modules, we found stable performance at DDR5-5600 with the AEMP III profile enabled. That's a 27% performance uplift over DDR5-4400, the baseline speed that users encounter when installing four DDR5 memory modules on an Intel motherboard.

With four of Kingston's new 64 GB DDR5 memory modules and an ASUS Z890 or B860 motherboard, you have a unique opportunity to bolster your system's memory capacity to an astonishing level. After installing this memory kit onto your ASUS motherboard, don't miss the opportunity to boost stability and performance alike with AEMP III.
Sources: ASUS Edge Up, Wccftech
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5 Comments on ASUS Updates AEMP III - 64 GB Memory Module Support Unlocked on Intel 800 Boards

#1
Chaitanya
Most board makers had already provided updates to their AM5 600 series boards couple of months back but those 64GB modules are MIA.
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igormp
ChaitanyaMost board makers had already provided updates to their AM5 600 series boards couple of months back but those 64GB modules are MIA.
Hopefully they'll be available for sale by the end of this month/beginning of Feb.
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Chaitanya
igormpHopefully they'll be available for sale by the end of this month/beginning of Feb.
Lets hope so, not having ability to use 128GB of RAM at decent speeds is one of the reason why I had been staying away from AM5. Hopefully there will be kits EXPO kits with DDR5 6000 support which would be very welcome addition.
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#4
ir_cow
Interesting 64GB DIMMs have to be BIOS supported. Maybe the amount of ICs have changed. Will find out soon enough :)
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#5
igormp
ChaitanyaLets hope so, not having ability to use 128GB of RAM at decent speeds is one of the reason why I had been staying away from AM5. Hopefully there will be kits EXPO kits with DDR5 6000 support which would be very welcome addition.
I already have 128gb on AM4, but it has been lacking. i just really want 256gb on AM5, even if at lower speeds.
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