Intel refused to test Adata memory for compatibility with Arrow Lake

Intel has stopped validating Adata memory modules for use with its processors, the VideoCardz portal reports, citing industry sources. Thus, manufacturers of motherboards based on the Intel Z890 chipset will not be able to add modules from Adata to the lists of memory compatibility that have been validated for compatibility without additional verification.

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As VideoCardz writes, Adata belonged to the so-called first echelon of RAM suppliers, according to Intel classification. By default, Intel tests the memory of such manufacturers for compatibility with its processors. However, an internal Intel document obtained by the source suggests that the company has demoted Adata to a lower level. As a result, Intel will not automatically verify Adata memory for the Arrow Lake platform.

From now on, Intel will provide motherboard manufacturers with Adata memory compatibility reports upon request only. Previously, this process was automatic for Adata. According to VideoCardz, the following information is contained directly in the Intel document:

• Intel is testing memory DIMMs for tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers;
• Lower end memory vendors such as Adata are not included in Intel’s plans to test/publish results on the website;
• Intel has no plans to validate Adata DIMMs for the ARL (Arrow Lake) platform;
• Intel will provide limited support for customer requests regarding Adata DIMMs, assuming the memory modules meet JEDEC specifications.

According to VideoCardz sources, Intel was unhappy with some of Adata’s recent comments about the introduction of CUDIMM memory to the market, as well as the way the manufacturer promoted this memory. It is unknown what exact comments the RAM manufacturer is talking about. Adata did not respond to a request for comment, VideoCardz writes. The manufacturer previously announced CUDIMM DDR5 memory modules with speeds of up to 9200 MT/s.