SO-DIMM modules for laptops, given the space limitations, have their drawbacks, which is why CAMM2 type RAM memory modules have been talked about for some time . An invention that is not new, but that could mean a revolution in memory in laptops and also for other equipment, given its advantages. Here we show you everything you need to know about them.
Index of contents
- Form Factor What are CAMM2 modules?
- Advantages of CAMM2 memories
- LPCAMM2: What is this variant?
Form Factor What are CAMM2 modules?
The memory industry is moving towards CAMM2 (Common Application Memory Module 2) , which is presented as the next generation of memory to replace the SO-DIMM for laptops, although it is also being considered for other equipment.
Although it was initially devised by Dell, by engineer Tom Schnell, it is currently a new standard under JEDEC (JESD318). Therefore, several manufacturers have been using this format for their memories, such as Samsung Electronics, among others. It must be said that it is based on DDR5, LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X, therefore, it offers great performance and low consumption.
Advantages of CAMM2 memories
Among the most notable advantages of CAMM2 vs CAMM , we have:
- Faster Speed– CAMM2 offers up to twice the speed of CAMM, resulting in faster prints and better overall printer performance. Also the latency is lower than SO-DIMM.
- Lower power consumption– Using LPDDR5 technology, CAMM2 consumes up to 50% less power than CAMM and DDR4 SO-DIMM, making it a more suitable choice for laptops.
- Greater capacity: CAMM2 can reach up to 128 GB, which means a significant leap compared to current modules. The largest SO-DIMM modules are currently limited to 16GB.
- Compact: CAMM2 modules are up to 57% thinner than SO-DIMMs.
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LPCAMM2: What is this variant?
LPCAMM2 (Low-Power Common Application Memory Module 2) is a variant of CAMM2 memory designed specifically for low-power devices. For the rest of the characteristics, it is similar to the CAMM2. Compared to conventional SO-DIMM, the LPCAMM2 is 60% more compact, 50% faster, and 70% more efficient.
Don’t forget to comment… It seems that at Computex 2024 we will see some news about CAMM2 memories. What do you expect from her? Is it the revolution that is expected in RAM memory?