CAMM2 memory modules promise significant advances in memory technology with impressive read and write speeds
- TeamGroup claims that CAMM2 memory promises fast DDR5 performance
- Revolutionary design provides dual-channel operation in a single module
- Limited motherboard compatibility poses a challenge to CAMM2 adoption
TeamGroup has introduced its Compression Attached Memory Module 2 (CAMM2), promising fast DDR5 performance with its new T-Create series.
The company says CAMM2 has a revolutionary design that offers significant advantages over traditional memory types such as SO-DIMM, U-DIMM and R-DIMM. It supports dual-channel operation with only one module, streamlining system architecture and reducing power consumption.
The built-in Client Clock Driver (CKD) increases signal integrity, making CAMM2 well-suited for slim notebooks, while the optimized thermal design improves heat dissipation, enabling higher performance despite the smaller form factor.
CAMM2 compatible motherboards are very scarce
Designed with DDR5-7200 specifications and a CAS latency of CL34-42-42-84, the T-Create CAMM2 modules deliver remarkable read, write and copy speeds of up to 117 GB/s, 108 GB/s and 106 GB/s respectively.
This performance is achieved through manual overclocking, which reduces latency to 55 ns, a significant reduction compared to typical DDR5 JEDEC specifications. TeamGroup is now focused on pushing boundaries and the company says it is working to achieve even faster speeds, with the aim of reaching DDR5-8000 and even DDR5-9000 in future iterations.
A major setback for TeamGroup lies in the availability of CAMM2-compatible motherboards, which are currently limited. The T-Create CAMM2 memory was tested on MSI’s Z790 Project Zero, one of the few boards currently compatible with this new form factor.
Other brands, such as Gigabyte, are hinting at possible CAMM2-compatible designs, such as an upcoming TACHYON board. However, the CAMM2 ecosystem is still nascent, and widespread adoption may depend on the introduction of more compatible boards and competitive pricing.
Nevertheless, TeamGroup expects to launch the first generation of T-Create CAMM2 modules by the first quarter of 2025, potentially bringing broader motherboard support as manufacturers introduce new CPU platforms. With AMD and Intel rumored to announce budget-friendly CPUs at CES 2025, the rollout of mid-range boards compatible with CAMM2 could align with TeamGroup’s release plans, potentially allowing CAMM2 to gain a foothold in the market.
CAMM2 offers a number of advantages over the commonly used SO-DIMM, UDIMM and RDIMM standards. In particular, CAMM2 modules operate in dual-channel mode while occupying only one physical slot. Additionally, they include a Client Clock Driver (CKD), similar to CUDIMM memory, which boosts signal integrity at high speeds, enabling more reliable and faster memory performance.
These features make CAMM2 particularly attractive for laptops, which often face limitations with current SO-DIMM speeds or non-upgradable LPDDR5/5X options.
Via Tom’s hardware