The innovative LPCAMM2 is stepping up the game by boosting memory speed for mobile platforms while being kinder to your battery. If you’re eyeing the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, here’s some good news: it now features swappable, speedy memory that no longer needs to be soldered onto the motherboard.
ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 Revamp with Upgradeable LPDDR5X Memory through LPCAMM2
In the realm of desktops, the ease of upgrading memory is a boon for tech enthusiasts. These systems usually allow straightforward swaps thanks to DIMMs. Although many laptops also offer this flexibility with SODIMM modules, when it comes to modern systems using LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X, it’s a different story—these are typically non-upgradeable.
Fortunately, LPCAMM2 has arrived on the scene, changing the landscape by offering laptops the speed benefits of LPDDR5X without the permanence of soldering it directly to motherboards. A demonstrative video on Bilibili shows a clear side-by-side comparison between Lenovo’s ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 and Gen 7, illustrating just how simple it is to remove and replace the memory module in this latest model.
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 was held back by SODIMM DDR5 memory, which topped out below its potential at 5200 MT/s. However, upgrading to the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 with LPCAMM2-based LPDDR5X memory propels you to an impressive 7500 MT/s. Installation? It’s as straightforward as fitting an M.2 drive—just three screws and you’re in business.
Compact as a SODIMM DDR5, the LPCAMM2 packs much more punch in terms of efficiency and performance. But there’s a catch—the price tag. Adding LPCAMM2 can run you nearly double what it costs to have LPDDR5X memory soldered onto your system. While a 16 GB LPCAMM2 eats up the same budget as a 32 GB LPDDR5X, when you factor in the total laptop cost, the blow is somewhat softened.
LPCAMM2 isn’t just about efficient size; it brings memory speeds soaring to as high as 8533 MT/s. Big names like Samsung, Micron, and GEIL have already rolled out their LPCAMM2 offerings, so it’s only a matter of time before this becomes the go-to on premium laptops everywhere. Though initially finding its footing in high-end laptops, the CAMM2 standard may also make a niche debut in desktop PCs thanks to a range of enticing benefits:
- Increased speed
- Shorter PCB traces
- Reduced latency
- Cooler operation
Meeting JEDEC standardization, LPCAMM2 offers tremendous advantages for client PCs, laptops, and high-performance workstations. Notably, it consumes about 60% less power than SODIMM, leading to less heat generation and improved efficiency.
News Source: Bilibili
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