Kingston’s Overclocking Records

What is an Overclocking World Record?

Overclockers have used Kingston FURY and HyperX memory to break memory overclocking frequency speed world records, which are measured. Overclockers use benchmarking software, like BenchMate, to measure the RAM base clock frequency (in MHz) they were able to reach (doubling this number for DDR (Double Data Rate) gives you the effective data rate for the module in MT/s^*). Then they submit to the overclocking record database website HWBOT to find where they sit in the rankings. Overclocking is a competitive activity done by individual enthusiasts and OC teams. Participants compete for bragging rights and also win prizes from HWBOT, which help promote overclocking as a type of sport. HWBOT is supported by many industry players, one notably being Intel. The competition is fierce, so one record is never held for very long.

Here’s a look at several overclocking records earned over the years using Kingston memory. Of course, there are more records to come!

Overclocking pushes the stable industry standard specifications of memory (speed, latencies, voltage) to achieve higher performance. While generally safe and supported by Intel, AMD, and motherboard/system manufacturers, overclocking is done at your own risk. System stability may be compromised by some speeds and configurations. Some systems may require premium components (high-end processor models, motherboards, power supplies, and water cooling) to achieve stable overclocking, particularly at extreme speeds.