V-Color XFinity+ RGB 64GB DDR5-8000 OLED Memory Kit Review

A few weeks ago, V-Color announced the new XFinity+ memory series, and we’ve already received one of the memory kits for testing. Although we don’t often review V-Color products, each time we do, it’s something special. This latest memory kit is particularly unique, as it features a built-in OLED display. Additionally, it introduces a new memory IC with a higher capacity and retains the original’s well-known features, such as its asymmetric design and vibrant RGB illumination. To top it off, the memory kit comes with slot fillers that resemble standard memory modules, enhancing the RGB illumination at a minimal extra cost.

I feel that I’ve already shared too much in the introduction, so let’s move on to the specifications and features of the new V-Color memory kit.

Specifications and Features

Designed for overclocking enthusiasts and hardware lovers, XFinity+ is the result of a close collaboration with the GIGABYTE engineering team. It introduces a built-in monitoring display directly on the memory module “no additional connectors or cables required”. This display communicates with the motherboard in real time and directly reads system data.

~ V-Color

Key Features

• TRUSTED QUALITY AND RELIABILITY
  Every DDR5 memory module is equipped with SK hynix DRAM ICs and on-board PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) chips, ensuring extreme overclocking performance, faster speeds, frequency, and long-term stability.
• Engineered to provide top-tier performance and full overclocking capabilities with impressive heat tolerance for extreme overclockers and PC enthusiasts.
• ADVANCED RGB EFFECT
  Featuring newly crafted LEDs for lustrously bright, ultra-smooth RGB lighting.
• PREMIUM TAILORED HEATSINK
• BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE
• Constructed with high-quality heatsinking to ensure efficient heat dissipation and optimal output in fierce gaming and overclocking environments.
• WARRANTY
  Limited lifetime warranty
• BUILT-IN OLED DISPLAY
  OLED real-time monitoring is OS independent, and it includes:
• – Memory profile – AMD or Intel
• – Memory capacity
• – Speed
• – Main timings
• – Voltage
• – Temperature

The XFinity+ memory module is protected under an invention Patent, M664715, and is capable of displaying real-time information during the POST (Power-On Self-Test) process without the need to enter the operating system. It serves as a powerful new tool for overclockers, gamers, and DIY enthusiasts. XFinity+ introduces controlled ARGB lighting, allowing for detailed visual effects, smooth dynamic gradients, and immersive lighting modes that respond to system status or user settings.

~ V-Color

V-Color XFinity+ OLED Display memory – YouTube Advert

Specifications

The tested V-Color XFinity+ memory kit contains two 32GB modules, rated at 8000MT/s, with primary timings of CL40-56-56. The timings are not particularly tight for this frequency, but considering the higher capacity, they remain acceptable, especially when the programmed voltage is relatively low at 1.35V.

The memory kit has programmed a single EXPO profile, which suggests it’s designed for AMD, but it should also work on motherboards with Intel chipsets. I will test it on both chipset brands and share our conclusions later in this article.

The used memory IC is also unique, as no other brand has introduced it into mass sales yet. It’s a 32Gb version of the Hynix M-die, marked as H5CGD8MGBD. It offers a higher capacity while still delivering excellent performance and overclocking potential.

The tested V-Color memory kit is designed for AMD chipsets and includes a single EXPO profile. Due to the various limitations of memory controllers and motherboards, it’s recommended to use one of the X870/X870E Gigabyte motherboards. There is also a catch, as the XFinity+ memory series with the OLED display is fully compatible only with Gigabyte motherboards. Perhaps it will change in time, but only this brand currently includes display support. It doesn’t mean the memory won’t work on other brands. It may not display correct values or may not display anything at all. If we use it on a non-Gigabyte motherboard, it will show a V-Color sign and nothing else, which is still better than a blank screen.

It’s always recommended to check the motherboard’s QVL lists and compatibility with specific processors. We requested a higher-capacity memory series, as demand and interest in such memory have been significantly higher recently. V-Color was kind enough to send us the 64GB kit. 64GB feels like a future-proof option, and it also provides additional possibilities if we run multiple applications or demanding games with other software in the background.

The 64GB capacity is not available at very high frequencies; however, the tested memory kit is the highest 64GB option currently available for AMD processors on the market.

Due to the module design and OLED functionality, V-Color decided to divide memory kits into AMD and Intel series, programming the AMD EXPO or Intel XMP logos accordingly. As I mentioned, the tested memory kit is the highest 64GB option for AMD processors, featuring a speed of 8000MT/s. Intel options include clock drivers, which allow them to operate at higher frequencies, up to 9066MT/s.

There is one more catch on the available options table. The 9000MT/s for AMD is supported only by the 8000 series processors, so APUs. Memory controllers will limit most of the 7000 and 9000 series to approximately 8000 MT/s. Depending on luck, it’s anything between 7800 and 8400 MT/s. This is important to know while ordering the RAM.

Below are the timings from the EXPO profile as shown in AIDA64. Since the memory IC is new, not every software is prepared for it. We couldn’t use the popular ASRock Timing Configurator software for Intel or Zen Timings for AMD.

Here is also a BIOS screenshot that may help someone:

BIOS also confirms that the PMIC used is made by Richtek, which is the most popular brand in high-series overclocking DDR5.

The memory kit functioned without issues at the EXPO profile on both Gigabyte X870 Stealth ICE and Gigabyte X870E Pro ICE motherboards, paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. It also worked fine on ASRock and MSI Z890 motherboards. On Intel motherboards, we may see an additional tab similar to the one on MSI Z890 Unify-X, which includes an iEXPO option. On Intel, we should still be able to use low-latency options popular in the new AMD BIOS.

Packaging and Product Photos

Packaging

The V-Color XFinity+ DDR5 memory kit arrived in the typical dual-pack format for this series, with memory modules in one thin box and filler modules in the second. Each set comes with blister box protection inside.

The installation is straightforward, and most users will have no problems. Those unsure how to install memory modules should check the motherboard’s manual, which provides a more detailed description.

Product Photos

The new V-Color XFinity+ looks nearly the same as the last XFinity series. The apparent difference is the OLED display on one of the memory modules.

The tested modules are in the white version, but the black one is also available. Right now, there are no other options, but knowing V-Color, they will be added in time.

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The top bar features an RGB backlight that can be controlled via the motherboard software. V-Color is a well-known brand that collaborates with all major motherboard manufacturers, so we can expect it to be compatible with brands such as ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI. We had no issues with the ASRock, Gigabyte, and MSI motherboards used for testing. The only problem is the slight delay in the rainbow mode between the first and second pair of memory slots: one occupied by DDR modules and the other by slot fillers. I assume it will be corrected with the software, as all other modes work without issues. If we use the RAM on a two-slot motherboard, we won’t see any delay.

Below are some photos of the V-Color XFinity+ in action.

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The OLED display shows the memory profile type, capacity, speed, primary timings, voltage, and temperature. All the readings come from BIOS, so it has to be compatible with our memory kit. As it was mentioned, so far, it works only with modern Gigabyte motherboards.

Let’s move to the performance tests and our results.

Test Results

Stability at Rated Speed

The XMP profile passed the AIDA64 System Stability Test without problems. Multiple other tests, including tests at overclocked settings, confirmed the high quality of the memory modules tested.

Since the memory kit is designed for AMD chipsets, the stability test was performed on the Gigabyte X870E Pro ICE motherboard with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. Performance tests are presented on the Intel platform.

Comparison Tests

Tests were performed on popular synthetic benchmarks and benchmarks included in popular games. The list consists of tests that react to memory performance. Older popular benchmarks and tests based solely on CPU performance were skipped, as we wouldn’t see any noticeable difference.

Although the memory kit is designed for AMD processors, our comparison database includes the latest Intel test setup, which reveals any differences in memory performance more clearly than the new AMD platform. The XFinity+ memory is also compatible with Intel chipsets, and the EXPO profile is recognized on our test motherboards with the Z890 chipset. Intel’s environment also doesn’t limit memory overclocking as much as AMD does.

For readers’ convenience, I have included the overclocking results for comparison, allowing you to determine if it’s worth the effort. Our highest setting that passed all tests is 9000MT/s. Although it wasn’t tested for complete stability in extended tests, it is a good sign for those who wish to try overclocking, and it shows the expected gains.

The benchmarks list includes:

• AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark
• Blender 4.30 CPU
• Cinebench 2024
• PCMark 10 – applications benchmark
• 3DMark: Time Spy, Steel Nomad, and Port Royal
• Cyberpunk 2077 – 1080p, ultra details, no RT
• Cyberpunk 2077 – 1440p,  ultra RT preset
• Far Cry 6 – 1440p, high details, default benchmark
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – 1440p, high details, default benchmark

AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark

AIDA64 offers the most popular synthetic memory benchmark. The results are easy to read, and they scale well with memory frequency.

Due to high density, the new memory kit requires more relaxed timings, and it performs slightly worse than other memory kits at a similar frequency. On the other hand, we gain much more capacity, which becomes increasingly important each year.

The V-Color XFinity+ performs well in synthetic benchmarks like AIDA64. We can’t see it clearly, as our comparison includes mostly high-end memory kits at high frequencies. On the other hand, barely anyone buys basic RAM for gaming nowadays because it costs almost as much as lower but still fast gaming series. Those who want something premium should pick a series like XFinity+.

We can also see how high bandwidth can go once we overclock the RAM. 9000MT/s is about the maximum for Gear 2 mode, but processors often can’t handle it, giving us 8600-8800MT/s as a realistic maximum for Gear 2 mode. We are surprised that the new IC, even without the help of the clock driver, could reach such a high frequency.

Blender 4.3.0

Rendering benchmarks like Blender love fast RAM, but also a specific design, like dual-rank. However, as I mentioned, all memory series presented in this comparison are high-end models, so the differences are not so visible. We can still tell that the XFinity+ is faster than some other memory series, including some 8800MT/s CUDIMM kits.

Cinebench 2024

In Cinebench 2024, our memory kit performs about as well as other 8000MT/s kits.

PCMark10 Applications

PCMark 10 utilizes popular applications to simulate tasks similar to those performed in daily use, so the results are even more important than those from other benchmarks.

Our results are pretty good, close to or even a bit better than 8400MT/s kits. Of course, differences are not so significant in this benchmark, but it still shows that the XFinity+ performs well.

3DMark – Time Spy

The Time Spy benchmark reveals performance gains with faster memory kits, but these are not spectacular, as even lower-speed RAM is relatively fast nowadays. The XFinity+ performs well and once again is as fast as other 8000MT/s, which, as you see, have tighter timings.

3DMark – Port Royal

In the Port Royal benchmark, which utilizes ray tracing, we can see that the iEXPO profile provides optimal performance and is nearly as fast as the overclocking setting.

3DMark – Steel Nomad

Steel Nomad is the latest addition to 3DMark benchmarks and is designed for high-end gaming PCs. Our results are not much different than those in the Port Royal benchmark. If we translate the test result into FPS, the iEXPO loses less than 1FPS to the overclocked settings.

Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is not the latest game, but it has become very popular and still receives updates that improve graphics quality. The tests were conducted on the version with the 2.2 update, as shown above at 1080p without Ray Tracing but with the Ultra preset, and below at 1440p with the Ray Tracing Ultra preset.

Both Cyberpunk 2077 settings suggest the same scaling with RAM types, although in this case, it affects higher resolution more significantly. It also indicates that overclocking can be a waste of time since the iEXPO profile is already fast.

Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 tells a similar story; in this game, the iEXPO profile is nearly as fast as the overclocked settings or other, higher frequency memory series.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is another game where we see that the iEXPO performs well, and we won’t achieve much improvement even if we overclock the RAM further.

Overclocking is available for users who require more performance than the manufacturer’s profiles offer. Although a higher frequency doesn’t necessarily yield higher performance, let’s examine our results.

Overclocking

Temperatures and Voltages

The memory kit has the EXPO profile set at 1.35V, which is low for the 8000MT/s. Temperatures are excellent for this type of memory and far from overheating. Even after an overvoltage, we could maintain the memory at around 72°C under extended high load without any additional cooling.

I’m not recommending anything above 1.50V for daily overclocking, including gaming, as the performance gain from tighter timings or higher frequencies won’t be apparent. At the same time, memory may generate random errors, or we may need to use direct cooling or multiple push-pull fans in the PC to ensure good airflow. 1.45V seems optimal for high-performance scenarios. The only cases that may require higher voltages are extreme overclocking and competitive benchmarking, but these also need much better cooling.

DDR5-9066 CL46-60-56-120 ~1.50V  – Intel (Gear 2)

Since the new XFinity+ memory is high-density, it requires more relaxed timings. We are still impressed that the 64GB kit could pass 9000MT/s. The 9066MT/s isn’t entirely stable, but it can be an IMC issue. We could still perform all our tests at 9000MT/s and slightly tighter timings. For sure, I will be back to overclocking once ASRock or MSI releases a new BIOS, as I feel the current versions are not optimized for the new IC.

The memory kit wasn’t scaling well with voltages. It wasn’t possible to set anything below 8000MT/s CL38 or 9000MT/s CL42, and to keep stability, a CL44-46 was required.

DDR5-8200 CL40-58-52-112 ~1.40V – AMD

Using a single CCD Ryzen 9800X3D, the results from the AMD test rig pre- and post-overclocking are not impressive. However, performance improves at 8200MT/s with tighter timings compared to the EXPO profile. We maintained a CAS latency (CL) of 40, which is acceptable.

The memory kit could boot at 8600MT/s CL42 and pass light tests at 8400MT/s CL40, but instability prevented extended testing. We can’t provide a full list of timings, as only a few tools like AIDA64, CPU-Z, and HWiNFO64 can read our memory kit correctly. Zen Timings crashes at startup.

The XFinity+ memory is the top option if we are searching for a non-CUDIMM memory for overclocking that works excellently on both AMD and Intel chipsets. We were able to pass popular CUDIMM frequencies, going all the way to 9066MT/s!

If you are into overclocking, feel free to share your results on our forums.

Conclusion

I waited a long time to see higher-capacity memory kits with high frequencies. While a few brands introduced these kits earlier this year, V-Color is the first to offer them for sale. They not only provide increased capacity but are also compatible with both AMD and Intel systems, featuring an OLED display built into the memory modules. This makes it a win-win for computer enthusiasts and overclockers.

The tested memory kit is designed for AMD motherboards, but it works perfectly with Intel chipsets as well. We tested it in various scenarios, and it performed exceptionally, regardless of the motherboard used. However, one drawback of the OLED version is its limited compatibility; it only works with Gigabyte motherboards. Thankfully, Gigabyte offers a wide range of quality motherboards, giving plenty of options for those looking to build a new system rather than upgrading an older one.

While writing this article, the XFinity+ was available for $399.99 on Newegg. As it’s a new product, the price may decrease in the coming weeks. Although this price is not the lowest, it is only $50-100 above the average cost for a 64GB DDR5-6400, making it an appealing option for enthusiasts, overclockers, and modders.

The XFinity+ series combines high performance, stability, unique design, RGB illumination, and an innovative OLED display—all at a reasonable price. The V-Color XFinity+ 64GB DDR5-8000 OLED memory kit is one of the best DDR5 series I have tested and comes highly recommended for your daily tasks, whether they involve gaming, overclocking, or work!

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Bartosz Waluk – Woomack

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