Most Intel processors currently only support a maximum RAM capacity of 64 GB. For current standards, this capacity is fairly large and capable for multimedia use. However, recent reports say that Intel is preparing a ninth-generation Core processor that supports 128 GB of DDR4 RAM. According to Intel, newer and more compact RAM module technology allows for additional capacity.
"Memory controllers on the ninth-generation Intel Core processor will support 16 Gb (gigabit) die density DDR4 memory which allows the processor to support a total RAM capacity of up to 128 GB," Intel wrote in a statement. The intended die density RAM is a DIMM memory module that uses 16 Gb (gigabit) RAM chips as many as 16 pieces. Eight chips are planted on each side of the module, so it has a total capacity of 32 GB (gigabytes).
This type of RAM is made by Samsung.Now, by installing the large capacity memory module into the four DIMM slots on the motherboard, the computer will also have 128 GB of RAM (32 GB x 4).Intel is known to soon release a number of 9th generation Core processors this month, namely the Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K, and Core i5-9600K. But they will not directly support 128 GB RAM capacity.
As summarized by KompasTekno from AnandTech, Wednesday (10/17/2018), Intel promises 128GB RAM support will be present for the 9th generation Core processors in the next few months, possibly in December, through an update.Looking at the price of a 64 GB RAM package (4 16 GB modules) alone is expensive, which is 550 US dollars (around Rp. 8.3 million), the possibility of a 128 GB RAM package (4 32 GB modules) will be priced more expensive. It could be that the price will touch 1,000 US dollars (around Rp. 15.2 million).
This very large RAM capacity will be good news for some people, especially professionals who use desktop computers. Previously, 128GB of RAM capacity was only supported by Intel Xeon class workstations which cost much more than Intel Core series processors for desktops.
The 9th Generation Intel Core desktop processor also features unlocked "K" SKUs at each brand level and has up to 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes platforms for system enhancements with the aim of gaming, content creation and overclocking. Improvements in this generation include:
- Enables more than 220 FPS in the three most popular global PC games.
- With Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 which has a single-core frequency of up to 5.0 GHz, gamers can enjoy their favorite games up to more than 10 percent of FPS compared to the previous generation, and up to more than 37 percent of FPS compared to 3-year-old PCs.
- Record games, do transcode, and stream while playing. With this type of megatasking, gamers can enjoy up to 11 percent more FPS than the previous generation, and up to 41 percent more FPS compared to a 3-year-old PC.
- Video editing improved on Adobe Premiere * - Video editing can be done up to 34 percent faster than the previous generation, and up to 97 percent faster than a 3-year-old PC.
- Overall system performance increased by 15 percent compared to previous generations, and up to 40 percent compared to PCs as young as 3 years.
- Overclock these new processors with Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU), a current overclocking tool, and take advantage of additional thermal headroom with material thermal interface (STIM) solder.
To realize the full potential of the 9th Generation Intel Core processor, Intel introduced the Intel Z390 chipset. The Intel Z390 chipset has a high-speed integrated USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Intel Wireless-AC integrated with support for Wi-Fi Gigabit speed. The 9th Generation Intel Core processors are also compatible with all Intel® 300 Series chipset motherboards, which will expand consumer choice.
