G.Skill DDR5 Memory Achieves 10,600 MT/s in 2x24GB Configuration on ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC
G.Skill has reached a new milestone in DDR5 overclocking, pushing its 2x24 GB memory kit to 10,600 MT/s on AMD’s AM5 platform, specifically on the ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC WiFi motherboard. The company showcased the achievement on X, revealing internal test results that demonstrate how high-frequency DDR5 performance is possible even without top-tier motherboards or CPUs.
While AMD’s Zen 4 and Zen 5 architectures have proven capable of supporting high DDR5 memory speeds, reaching the 10,000 MT/s threshold remains a significant challenge. Achieving such speeds in a dual-DIMM (2x24 GB) configuration is even more impressive, as higher capacities typically limit maximum frequency potential.
G.Skill’s test system included:
Motherboard: ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC WiFi
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
Memory Configuration: 48 GB (2x24 GB) G.Skill DDR5
Frequency: 10,600 MT/s
Latency: CL34
Mode: 1:2 memory ratio
This result follows the company’s previous record on the same motherboard, where a 2x24 GB kit hit 10,400 MT/s at CL50. The new benchmark not only improves frequency but maintains impressively low latency, making it one of the best performance-to-stability results on an AMD B850 motherboard to date.
The ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC has quickly built a reputation as one of the most capable midrange AM5 motherboards for memory overclocking. The board uses a 1-DIMM-per-channel (1DPC) design, which enhances signal integrity and allows higher DDR5 frequencies with improved stability and lower latency.
ASUS officially rates the board at DDR5-9600 MT/s with Ryzen 8000 series CPUs and DDR5-8400 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 processors. However, as G.Skill’s tests show, real-world results can far exceed these official limits under extreme tuning conditions.
Interestingly, the same motherboard has been used by ASUS’s Tony to secure 12 world records, further cementing its overclocking pedigree.
For comparison, MSI’s B850MPOWER, the closest competitor to the AYW Gaming OC, has yet to show similar DDR5 frequency achievements. While both motherboards target the midrange segment, ASUS offers a clear advantage in overclocking potential and affordability. The B850M AYW Gaming OC is priced at under $200, while the MSI B850MPOWER retails for over $250.
This makes the ASUS board not only a top performer but also a strong value option for enthusiasts who want high-speed DDR5 performance without investing in a flagship motherboard.
Breaking 10,600 MT/s with a dual 24 GB DDR5 kit on an AM5 platform is a major technical feat, showcasing both G.Skill’s memory engineering and ASUS’s motherboard design. Although AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series may not yet reach the same speeds (with previous records topping out at 8,800 MT/s on the Ryzen 9 9800X3D), this result proves that AMD’s memory ecosystem is catching up fast.
With more overclockers pushing the limits of AM5 and DDR5 technology, new world records could be just around the corner.
