
SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N
Expert rating8.3 / 10
- Capacity:
- 64GB
- Speed:
- 5600MT/s
- CAS Latency:
- CL46
- ECC:
- Yes
- Registered:
- Yes (RDIMM)
- Form Factor:
- RDIMM
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Manufacturer: SK hynix Last updated: 2026-09-14
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SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) Review
SK hynix's HMCG94AGBRA177N shows up as an exact-spec replacement across a lot of Dell, Supermicro, and HPE DDR5 server compatibility lists, and it's a genuine 64GB DDR5-5600 ECC Registered DIMM for the second wave of DDR5 server and Threadripper PRO workstation platforms.
5600MT/s is the speed most 4th-gen Xeon Scalable refreshes and EPYC 9004/9005-series platforms standardized on after the initial 4800MT/s DDR5 server generation, so this is a meaningful bandwidth step up if your platform officially supports it. On a Threadripper PRO 7000WX-series (WRX90) build, the platform's official ceiling is DDR5-5200, so this module typically runs down-clocked to 5200 or 4800 depending on BIOS, still delivering full ECC reliability even without hitting its rated 5600MT/s.
5600MT/s vs 4800MT/s Server Platforms
Not every server board that supports DDR5 supports 5600MT/s, check your specific platform's QVL; running a 5600MT/s RDIMM on a 4800MT/s-only board just downclocks it to 4800 without causing errors, so it's a safe if not fully optimized choice either way.
ECC, Registered, and Rank Configuration Explained
This module combines full-chip ECC (72-bit wide, 8 check bits per 64 data bits) with Registered (buffered) command/address signaling: an on-DIMM Registering Clock Driver (RCD) re-times CS/CA/CLK before the DRAM dies see them, and an on-DIMM PMIC5000-series regulator generates the 1.1V DRAM rail locally from the module's 12V/5V input, both standard JEDEC DDR5 RDIMM requirements. A JEDEC SPD5118 hub IC carries SPD data plus an integrated temperature sensor (TS) for platform thermal monitoring. The 2Rx4 (dual-rank, x4) layout splits the 64GB across two ranks of 16Gb monolithic x4 dies, giving the memory controller more open pages to interleave against than a single-rank module.
Threadripper PRO, EPYC, and Xeon Scalable Platform Compatibility
AMD's EPYC 9004/9005-series (Genoa/Turin) and Intel's 5th Gen Xeon Scalable (Emerald Rapids) natively support DDR5-5600, so this module runs at its full rated speed on those platforms; 4th Gen Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) boards typically cap DDR5 server memory at 4800, downclocking this module without errors. AMD's Threadripper PRO 7000WX-series (Storm Peak, WRX90 chipset) officially tops out at DDR5-5200 ECC RDIMM, so expect this part to run at 5200 or 4800 depending on board BIOS rather than its full 5600 rating, still a fully functional, reliability-focused ECC choice for a Threadripper PRO workstation.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against SK hynix's own smaller HMCG78MEBRA (16GB DDR5-4800 ECC RDIMM) already in this catalog, this module is both higher capacity and faster clocked, the right pick for newer platforms with headroom above the 4800MT/s baseline. Against Samsung's M321R8GA0BB0-CQK (64GB DDR5-4800 ECC RDIMM), same capacity but this SK hynix part clocks higher if your server or Threadripper PRO board supports 5600MT/s. Against Micron/Crucial's MTC40F2047S1RC56BB1R (128GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM, 3DS), both run the identical 5600MT/s JEDEC bin and CL46 timings, but the Micron part doubles capacity per slot via 3DS stacking at a real cost premium, so pick this SK hynix module when 64GB per slot is enough and you'd rather not pay the 3DS density tax.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | SK hynix |
|---|---|
| Part Number | HMCG94AGBRA177N |
| Series | SK hynix Server Memory |
Memory
| DDR Generation | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 GB |
| Speed | 5600MT/s (PC5-44800) |
| CAS Latency | 46 |
| Module Count | 1 |
| Voltage | 1.1 V |
Physical
| Form Factor | Desktop DIMM (RDIMM) |
|---|---|
| RGB Lighting | No |
Module and platform
| RAM Segment | Server |
|---|
Capacity
| Capacity Per Module | 64 GB |
|---|
Speed and timings
| True Latency | 16.4 ns |
|---|
Silicon
| ECC | Yes |
|---|
Physical and lighting
| Module Height | 31.25 mm |
|---|---|
| Colour | Green |
Commercial
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
|---|
| Model Number | HMCG94AGBRA177N |
|---|---|
| Registered | Yes, Registered (RDIMM) |
| Rank Configuration | 2Rx4 (Dual Rank, x4) |
| Spec Score | 3.1 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.3 / 10
A meaningful bandwidth step up from baseline 4800MT/s DDR5 server RDIMMs at the same 64GB capacity, worth the upgrade if your platform's QVL confirms 5600MT/s support, or a solid ECC pick even downclocked on a Threadripper PRO WRX90 build.
Best for
- 4th-gen Xeon Scalable refreshes and EPYC 9004/9005-series servers
- 5th-gen Xeon Scalable (Emerald Rapids) deployments running native DDR5-5600
- Threadripper PRO 7000WX-series (WRX90) workstations wanting ECC reliability with bandwidth headroom above the 4800MT/s baseline
- Bandwidth-sensitive server workloads needing more than baseline DDR5 speed
Not for
- Older DDR5 platforms capped at 4800MT/s (you won't see the speed benefit)
- Consumer or gaming motherboards
- Systems needing UDIMM instead of RDIMM
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered)?
The SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) is a memory kit from SK hynix. Key specs: DDR Generation DDR5, Capacity 64GB, Module Count 1, Speed 5600MT/s (PC5-44800), CAS Latency 46.
Will the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) work with my current setup?
The SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) lists DDR Generation is DDR5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits. Our upgrade checker at /upgrade can confirm compatibility for common combinations.
Who is the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) best suited to?
It suits 4th-gen xeon scalable refreshes and epyc 9004/9005-series servers, 5th-gen xeon scalable (emerald rapids) deployments running native ddr5-5600, threadripper pro 7000wx-series (wrx90) workstations wanting ecc reliability with bandwidth headroom above the 4800mt/s baseline, bandwidth-sensitive server workloads needing more than baseline ddr5 speed.
What are the drawbacks of the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered)?
It is a poor fit for older ddr5 platforms capped at 4800mt/s (you won't see the speed benefit), consumer or gaming motherboards, systems needing udimm instead of rdimm.
