One of the most important of the new AMD Pinnacle Ridge processors is a new memory controller to enable the use of faster modules and reduce access latencies. G.Skill is already working on a new Sniper X memory for the new AMD processors.
New G.Skill Sniper X memories for AMD Pinnacle Ridge
The new G.Skill Sniper X memories are being optimized to take full advantage of the new AMD Ryzen second generation processors, which will be based on Pinnacle Ridge silicon. These new memory modules are numbered F4-3400C16D-16GSXW, which means that they will reach a maximum operating frequency of 3,400 MHz, with a capacity of 16 GB, 16-16-16-36 latencies and an operating voltage of 1.35v. Also, a heat sink made of aluminum with a low-profile design improves compatibility.
G.Skill prepares new Sniper X memories for Pinnacle Ridge
That confirms that Pinnacle Ridge will have better support for DDR4 memory, as Summit Ridge only supports modules up to 3,200 MHz and with quite a few problems. These new processors are expected to be officially announced sometime in April.