Intel® Extreme Memory Profiles
The Ammo in Your Arsenal
Intel® Extreme Memory Profiles (Intel® XMP) is a performance-packed expansion of the standard DDR3 memory specification, enabling a robust, overclocking solution designed to take advantage of the mega-gaming features built into Intel® technology-based PCs. If you like to overclock and squeeze every possible ounce of performance from your PC, then memory based on Intel® XMP is the solution you need to destroy your enemies and save the universe without breaking a sweat.Δ
Designed for ultimate flexibility, Intel® XMP-based platforms offer major advantages for pro gamers, novices, and everyone in between. With predefined and certified memory optimizations built into Intel® XMP, overclocking on Intel® technology-based PCs is easy right out of the box. Expert users still have the option of manually changing specific parameters for personalized fine-tuning.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Multiple SPD profiles | Enables preset or user-defined memory profiles that can be selected depending on usage model. For example, an aggressive, low-latency profile could be used during intense gaming, while the default memory setting can be used for everyday home computing, such as home office or Web browsing. |
| Memory vendor specific SPD fields | Enables memory module suppliers to program their own capabilities and provide unique value to end users. |
| Easy overclocking (novice) | Enables end users to easily overclock their platforms by selecting the appropriate profile, instead of adjusting individual parameters in BIOS. Reselecting the default profile resets the platform to default setting. |
| Advanced overclocking (intermediate/expert users) | Expert users can manually change specific SPD parameters in the BIOS and save the profiles (platform/BIOS specific). |
| Fail-safe default boot | "First boot" with default JEDEC setting on a platform that supports DDR3 standard JEDEC specification (your standard DDR3 memory frequencies), ensuring base functionality. Then user can enter BIOS and manually change settings or use the Windows*-based Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility. |
