China is stepping up its technological game with ChangXin Memory Technology (CXMT) introducing its first domestically produced DDR5 memory, now compatible with MSI’s B860 motherboards. These motherboards, designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, promise improved memory compatibility. Beyond supporting high-performance memory from global brands, they are now optimized to accommodate China’s homegrown DDR5 advancements.
According to reports, MSI’s B860 models, including the MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi, MAG B860M Mortar WiFi, and Pro B860M-A WiFi, have received a new BIOS update. This upgrade enables them to support CXMT’s DDR5 memory, allowing impressive memory speeds. Unlike the high-end 800-chipset motherboards that mainly focus on 2x DIMM configurations for peak frequencies, these B860 boards can now support a robust 4x DIMM configuration at speeds reaching up to 6800 MT/s.
This development marks a significant milestone for CXMT, as it becomes one of the first domestic DDR5 memory products to receive official support from a prominent motherboard manufacturer like MSI. Although the memory chips are created with slightly less advanced technology due to international sanctions, they still deliver commendable performance.
A notable difference with CXMT’s DDR5 memory is that the chips are currently 40% larger than those made by giants like Samsung and Micron. However, as technology progresses, the manufacturing of smaller chips appears to be on the horizon. Despite being relatively more expensive for Chinese manufacturers at present, it’s anticipated that increased production levels will lead to a reduction in costs over time.
This strategic development is likely to open doors for more local memory producers to venture into the market, encouraging other motherboard brands to support domestically created memory. As this trend continues, China’s footprint in the tech industry looks set to expand, potentially altering the memory landscape on a global scale.
