Asus gives us a glimpse of their 192GB DDR5 memory kit installed on a AM5 Ryzen motherboard
Asus has just partially revealed a fully functional 48GB DDR5 memory module on an AM5 motherboard that features an unknown AGESA microcode update which will cover later in this post.
The test setup you're viewing in the posted image includes a Ryzen 9 7950x and four Dimms installed on a ROG Strix X670E gaming motherboard, which adds up to 192GB of RAM, system memory booted in Windows. This confirms that AMD is expanding the amount of DDR5 memory installed on an AM5 motherboard. Users no longer have to resort to just 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB modules.
It's worth noting consumer DDR5 24GB and 48GB memory modules are new to AM5 motherboards. The high memory capacity's primary purpose is to grant users access to 48GB, 96GB, and 192GB memory systems entirely using dual channels of memory support featured on consumer-branded Intel and AMD DDR5 platforms. Currently, the mentioned modules are fully functional on platforms that include Intel's Alder Lake and Raptor Lake. However, three outlets aren't operational when using AMD AM5 motherboards. But reports suggest otherwise. AMD has been working on a new AGESA microcode update supporting extended memory capacities.
According to Asus, the progression into the new AGESA microcode update is somewhat optimistic. The company stated the X670E-E motherboard uses the latest version of an AGESA Microde test, with the system showing positive signs of stability according to posted screenshot, which displays memory operating within Windows 11, Task Manager, and CPU-Z opened simultaneously. What's impressive is seeing how AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is fully operational using all four DDR5 modules, which, I might add, has a high 5200MHz frequency.
As expected, there will be a future AMD AGESA microcode updates with complete optimization of the amount of DDR5 memory used, improving memory support and overclocking Ryzen 7000 CPUs. There is no timetable for when the AGESA microcode will reach the market.
However, with the success of Asus's latest test, this is an clear indication we should start seeing AMD motherboards accommodate high-capacity memory modules months down the line.
