Computer reminiscence is beginning to get completely nuts, and nowhere is that extra clear than within the newest {hardware} from Patriot’s inside “skunkworks” labs. PCWorld contributor Keith May spoke with the RAM producer at CES 2023, the place the corporate was exhibiting off its new Extreme 5 collection of modules. Its top-of-the-line DDR5 {hardware} is shattering the bounds of RAM pace and functionality.

Further studying: Best of CES 2023: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware

In an ordinary dual-channel setup with two 16GB sticks, with high-end off-the-shelf elements, the Extreme 5 reminiscence can run steady at 8000MHz and 8000MT/s. Keith ran Cinebench R23 dwell, twice, simply to display that the setup was operational and rock-solid.

Patriot is planning to have DDR5-8000 reminiscence out there within the subsequent month or two (in each RGB and non-RGB flavors), and rivals have additionally introduced comparable designs. For extra information on the most recent PC {hardware}, make sure to subscribe to PCWorld on YouTube!