TAIPEIJune 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE Technology reached new overclocking heights at COMPUTEX 2026, not only setting a world record of DDR5-13556 MT/s in collaboration with CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 memory but also claiming 10 global first-place records at the 12th G.SKILL OC World Record Stage overclocking competition. Led by renowned overclocking expert Hicookie, the GIGABYTE overclocking team successfully broke the DDR5 world record using the Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE motherboard, specifically designed for extreme overclocking. Additionally, the team was invited to participate in G.SKILL’s annual overclocking event, where they achieved outstanding results in multiple competition categories using the newly launched X870 AORUS INFINITY motherboard.
GIGABYTE Sets DDR5 World Record at COMPUTEX 2026, Claims 10 Global Overclocking Championships
The highly anticipated G.SKILL overclocking competition brought together top overclocking players from around the world, including GIGABYTE team members Hicookie, Sergmann, Saltycroissant, Madness777, and Exaberries, who pushed hardware performance limits under extreme conditions. During the competition, the team used the X870 AORUS INFINITY motherboard paired with G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB memory on an AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D2 processor platform, achieving not only impressive memory overclocking results but also securing 10 global first-place records in CPU frequency and multiple performance test categories.
After setting the record, Hicookie stated: “This not only demonstrates our strength in the field of overclocking but also reflects our dedication and commitment to the overclocking community. Thank you to G.SKILL for providing this opportunity to compete alongside the world’s top overclocking players. I am delighted to see that our long-term collaboration in memory technology, along with GIGABYTE’s commitment to ultimate performance and stability, has finally paid off.”
The Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE, featuring innovative CQDIMM technology, delivers exceptional memory performance, superior signal integrity, and multiple upgraded features, designed for players and overclocking enthusiasts seeking extreme performance. Meanwhile, the X870 AORUS INFINITY aims to achieve the lowest memory latency on the AMD X870 platform, providing a faster and more responsive gaming and computing experience.
With these innovative technologies and outstanding designs, GIGABYTE motherboards continue to be the platform of choice for PC gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. To learn more about the Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE and X870 AORUS INFINITY motherboards, please visit the GIGABYTE official website.