Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice Breaks DDR5 World Record with V-cOLOR Manta XFinity
Gigabyte's newly released Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice motherboard has already etched its name into the history books, setting a new DDR5 frequency world record. Thanks to the engineering of this overclocking-focused motherboard—featuring a rotated CPU socket and optimized memory traces—renowned overclocker Hicookie managed to push DDR5 speeds to an unprecedented 12,752MT/s using a single 24GB v-color Manta XFinity RGB memory module.
This achievement narrowly surpasses the previous record held by Splave at 12,735MT/s, securing Gigabyte and v-color the top spot on the global DDR5 frequency leaderboard. However, reaching such extreme speeds required specialized techniques, including liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling and significant system modifications.
How the Record Was Achieved
Hicookie's overclocking setup was highly optimized to push memory speeds to the extreme:
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice
Memory: v-color Manta XFinity RGB 24GB
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Limited to 2 threads at 420MHz)
Cooling: Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)
The choice of a single 24GB module was likely to enhance stability and eliminate variability introduced by dual-module setups. The timings, unsurprisingly, were extremely relaxed at 68-127-127-127-2. Additionally, the processor’s clock speed was drastically reduced to reduce stress on the integrated memory controller, ensuring maximum stability for the overclocked DDR5 module.
Are We Nearing the DDR5 Ceiling?
While this record is an impressive milestone, the small 17MT/s lead over the previous holder suggests that DDR5 may be approaching its physical limitations, even with extreme cooling. When DDR5 launched with a base speed of 4,800MT/s, hitting 12,752MT/s seemed unimaginable. However, the closer we get to the 13,000MT/s mark, the smaller the increments become.
For mainstream users, these extreme speeds may not be practical, but they demonstrate the rapid advancements in memory technology. Currently, enthusiast Intel users target 8,400MT/s, while AMD users typically achieve 6,000MT/s to 6,400MT/s due to platform constraints—though recent motherboard firmware updates have begun unlocking higher speeds.
While such extreme overclocking won’t affect everyday gaming and productivity workflows, it paves the way for future advancements. Who knows? In a few years, air-cooled kits capable of 12,000MT/s or more might become a reality. Until then, the extreme overclocking community will continue to push hardware to its limits, even if it requires liquid nitrogen to do so.
What do you think—are these records purely for show, or do they drive meaningful innovation for everyday users? Let us know in the comments!
