An integrated circuit memory device having delayed write command processing includes a first set of pins coupled to a memory core, the first set of pins to receive a row address followed by a column address. A second set of pins, coupled to memory core, are used to receive a sense command followed by a write command. The sense command specifies the sensing of a row of memory cells identified by the row address, and the write command specifies that the memory device receive write data and store the write data at a column location identified by the column address. The write command is posted internally to the memory device after a first delay has transpired from when the write command is received at the second set of pins.