HP Unveils Revolutionary EliteBook X Laptops with Unprecedented Memory Specs
The highly anticipated EliteBook X laptops from HP are set to redefine performance standards with an impressive 128 GB LPDDR5X memory operating at a blistering 8533 MT/s. This exceeds the maximum memory speed typically advertised by AMD for their Strix Point lineup, raising eyebrows in the tech community.
Specifications Under Scrutiny
While the announced specifications are exciting, it’s essential to approach them with caution. Given that three distinct models within this series exhibit the same robust memory configuration, there’s a sense of skepticism surrounding these claims. Notably identified by tech enthusiast @AnhPhuH, HP has detailed three variations of the EliteBook X, all equipped with AMD’s Zen 5 processors.
If isn’t a typo, then this is the first laptop featured with 128GB LPDDR5x-8533 128-bit memory. That would mean it’s using four 256Gb x32 modules (?!).As far as I know, all three major DRAM manufacturers currently only have 128Gb x32 modules.https://t.co/H9MSGUwyj3 pic.twitter.com/cvs9S6yExS
— Hoang Anh Phu (@AnhPhuH) February 6, 2025
Model Variations and Processor Options
The EliteBook X G1a is among the trio of models set to debut, boasting a range of processor options including the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 from the Strix Point series. Despite the uniformity in core features and design across these models, the inclusion of a substantial 128 GB memory capacity raises questions about the feasibility of such specs.
Understanding DRAM Possibilities
Industry insights from @AnhPhuH indicate that leading DRAM suppliers currently produce only 128Gb x32 modules, not the speculated 256Gb x32, which would be necessary for the reported 128 GB memory configuration. The 256Gb x32 modules typically provide 64 GB of memory per module, enabling a 128-bit memory interface for enhanced data handling. Therefore, the prospect of a 128 GB LPDDR5X memory configuration may be an oversight unless confirmed by HP.
Performance Expectations vs. Reality
Compounding the confusion, the reported memory speed of 8533 MT/s surpasses AMD’s stated maximum capability for the Strix Point CPUs, which typically support up to 8000 MT/s for configurations up to 256 GB of LPDDR5X memory. The specifications for the EliteBook X G1a challenge conventional expectations, demanding clarification from both AMD and HP regarding the actual support for such high-speed memory.
As further details emerge, the tech community eagerly awaits verification of these claims and whether any DRAM manufacturer will step up to accommodate the required 64 GB LPDDR5X memory modules for the Strix Point family.
For more insights, you can explore the official specifications on the HP website.
News Source: Wccftech
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