JEDEC Sets LPDDR6 CAMM Speed Goal to 14.4 GT/s

Next-Gen Low-Power DDR6 Memory Gets Official Speed Target

In recent weeks, Compression Attached Memory Modules (CAMM) have garnered significant attention from memory companies, especially those showcasing new solutions at Computex. While only a limited number of systems currently utilize CAMM, the fact that several companies have demonstrated desktop motherboards featuring this type of memory suggests its potential for increased popularity.

LPDDR6 Speed Goals

LPDDR6, the next-generation low-power DDR6 memory, is now on the horizon. Although it may be too late for LPDDR5/X modules to launch for the current generation of Intel motherboards due to the company’s transition to a new socket, LPDDR6 presents an exciting opportunity for the next generation. LP5X has already reached speeds of up to 7500 MT/s (ROG Ally X) or 8533 MT/s (Lunar Lake), but LPDDR6 aims even higher.

JEDEC’s Announcement

JEDEC, the industry organization responsible for memory standards, is finalizing the full specifications for LPDDR6. The expected speed range for LPDDR6 is between 10667 MT/s and 14400 MT/s. Notably, Samsung has already announced LPDDR5X modules operating at 10.7 Gbps for MediaTek SoCs. However, LPDDR6 sets a more ambitious goal.

JEDEC has officially declared that CAMM modules for LPDDR6 will support a maximum speed greater than 14.4 GT/s. These modules are designed primarily for laptops, where their smaller footprint minimizes space waste and ensures upgradability. Without CAMM, companies would face the choice between SODIMM modules or soldering memory directly to the motherboard, sacrificing the ability to upgrade.

LPDDR Memory Data Rates (JEDEC)

• LPDDR4 (2014): 3200 MT/s
• LPDDR4X (2017): 4267 MT/s
• LPDDR5 (2019): 6.400 MT/s
• LPDDR5X (2021): 8.533 MT/s
• LPDDR6 (2025?): 10.67 GT/s – 14.4 GT/s ⬅️

Stay tuned for LPDDR6’s official arrival, as it promises faster speeds and efficient memory solutions for the next generation of devices.