Samsung and SK hynix Face Serious Rival as CXMT Memory Overclocks to Record DDR5-9000
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20.08.2026 20:25
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Chinese semiconductor maker CXMT has closed the gap with RAM industry leaders. A DDR5 RAM kit powered by CXMT memory chips was successfully overclocked to a phenomenal 9000 MT/s, while in gaming mode, the chips demonstrated low latencies of CL28 at 6000 MHz.
Not long ago, the company’s products lagged significantly behind industry standards, but recent tests demonstrate the new architecture’s ability to compete with top-tier silicon from global brands.
Extreme Overclocking to 9000 MT/s and CL28 Gaming Standard
According to PC Gamer, Colorful demonstrated a 48GB iGame Shadow II (2 × 24GB) memory kit built on CXMT chips. On an overclocking motherboard, the memory not only cleared the 9000 MT/s mark, but also demonstrated full stability in the RunMemTestPro benchmark.
For gaming PC builds, practical value comes from measurements in standard operating modes: CXMT-based memory modules achieved 6000 MHz with CL30 and record CL28 timings on an AMD platform. This combination of latency and speed puts the Chinese chipmaker’s memory on par with hand-binned overclocking kits featuring SK hynix chips.
As reported by Wccftech, the company closed the technological gap in just a few months, pushing overclocking limits from a base of 6400 MT/s to consecutive achievements of 8600, 8800, and 9000 MT/s.
Supplies for HP, ASUS, and Acer Amid Shortage
Laboratory success has coincided with the first major commercial deals. According to a report by Tom’s Hardware, tech giants HP, ASUS, and Acer have already begun installing CXMT memory in production laptops following official qualification testing.
The arrival of a fourth independent producer comes at a critical moment: the RAM market is facing a severe shortage as factories shift capacity toward producing HBM modules for AI servers.
Currently, CXMT controls about 7.7% of the global DRAM market, ranking fourth worldwide. The historic triopoly of Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron, which holds over 90% of global revenue, faces a competitor capable of challenging them in both shipment volumes and chip clock speeds for the first time in a decade.
