Today's computers use SO-DIMM RAM or low-power DDR (LPDDR). LPDDR outperforms DDR5 in terms of speed and comes in a form factor that reduces power and space while improving performance. However, LPDDR memory is not modular and must be soldered to the motherboard, meaning it is not practical to replace it for repairs or upgrades.
CAMM is a new form factor for laptop RAM that has just been adopted by the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association and is called CAMM2. This technology is thinner and faster than the SO-DIMM standard, promising a speed boost for future laptops. However, that is not the only advantage.
LPCAMM2 takes advantage of the benefits of LPDDR5X components but in a modular form. This represents the first access to a modular memory solution based on LPDDR, revolutionizing the field for designers and users. It will also be of particular benefit to data center operators as they will reduce energy consumption.
A future, not THE future
LPCAMM2 allows up to 16 DRAM components to be stacked in a single package, reducing memory architecture and saving space inside laptops (the form factor takes up up to 64% less space than a dual SO-DIMM stack), paving the way for a thinner and lighter laptop. designs.
Despite these advantages, LPCAMM2 requires a new type of socket, which increases the cost. However, it serves as a single memory module designed to fill both memory channels (128 bits total), which will ultimately lead to cost savings in the future.
In theory, LPCAMM2 is an ideal memory solution, but it will take a while for laptop manufacturers to fully adopt it. That's not the only obstacle he faces. Tech giants like Apple are adding memory to the processor, an approach that eliminates traditional bottlenecks and makes RAM much more efficient. The arrival of LPCAMM2 is great news, but it seems unlikely to stop or reverse this trend.
