Optimization of MSI B860 Motherboards for CXMT DDR5 Memory Modules Made in China

ChangXin Memory Technology (CXMT) has made a significant stride in the domestic semiconductor industry with its introduction of the first homegrown DDR5 memory in China, now fully supported by the latest MSI B860 motherboards.

Enhanced Performance Capabilities of CXMT DDR5 Memory on MSI’s B860 Chipset Motherboards

MSI’s new B860 motherboards, designed specifically for the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, demonstrate superior memory compatibility. These motherboards not only encompass support for high-performance memory from leading brands but have also been optimized for locally manufactured DDR5 memory solutions, particularly those from CXMT.

According to a report from the Chinese outlet Sina, MSI’s B860 lineup, which includes models such as the MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi, MAG B860M Mortar WiFi, and Pro B860M-A WiFi, has undergone enhancements through a new BIOS update. This advancement allows these motherboards to utilize CXMT’s DDR5 memory, achieving impressive speeds. While premium motherboards with 800-series chipsets traditionally focus on handling high frequencies with a 2x DIMM setup, the recent BIOS improvements enable configurations of up to 4x DIMM and memory speeds reaching an impressive 6800 MT/s.

MSI BIOS DXMT DDR5 — Image Credit: Sina.com

The latest BIOS optimizations enhance the compatibility of CXMT’s DDR5 memory, marking it as one of the first domestically produced memory types to receive official backing from a prominent manufacturer like MSI. Although the produced memory chips do not employ the cutting-edge process node due to ongoing sanctions from the USA, they still deliver competitive performance levels suitable for various applications.

Interestingly, the memory chips incorporated within the CXMT DDR5 modules are approximately 40% larger than those produced by industry leaders like Samsung and Micron. Fortunately, developments are underway that may enable the production of smaller chips in the foreseeable future. Despite current limitations leading to higher production costs for domestic manufacturers, economies of scale could ultimately drive down prices as production ramps up.

This strategic move could invite more local manufacturers into the memory market, paving the way for an expanded range of motherboard solutions that robustly support domestically produced memory options.

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