SK Hynix DDR5 Memory Hits 8600 MT/s on AMD X670E Platform, Shows Exceptional Stability

Overclocking enthusiasts have once again pushed the limits of AMD platforms, achieving impressive speeds of 8600 MT/s with SK Hynix DDR5 memory on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E GENE motherboard. This feat demonstrates the platform’s capability to deliver exceptional performance, even on previous-generation hardware.

Overclocking Configuration Details

The overclocking experiment utilized the following setup:

• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E GENE

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

• Memory: SK Hynix DDR5 RAM

While the default speed of the DDR5 modules was 5600 MT/s, the memory was successfully pushed to 4300 MHz (8600 MT/s) with outstanding stability. In contrast, the modules encountered errors when overclocked to 8800 MT/s, showcasing the challenges of pushing beyond this threshold.

Test Results at 8600 MT/s

• ETR Memory Test: Zero errors.

• RunMemTestPro: No stability issues reported.

These results confirm the memory's reliability at 8600 MT/s, a significant achievement for an older platform like the AMD X670E.

Additional Overclocking Feats

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU was also overclocked to 5.6 GHz across all cores, maintaining temperatures below 50°C under a high-end liquid cooling setup. Despite reaching peak power consumption of 130W, the chip demonstrated excellent thermal efficiency compared to previous generations.

What This Means for AMD Enthusiasts

These results highlight the potential of AMD platforms to handle extreme overclocking, even with older-generation motherboards. While achieving such speeds may require expert tuning and premium cooling solutions, it opens the door for enthusiasts seeking high-performance configurations without investing in the latest hardware.

Have you achieved similar overclocking feats on AMD or other platforms? What’s the most stable speed you’ve pushed your DDR5 memory to? Share your experience in the comments below!