2 RAM modules @7200MHz or 4 modules @4000Mhz
2 RAM modules @7200MHz or 4 modules @4000Mhz
I purchased four DDR5 T-Force Delta modules, but discovered I can't utilize all of them at 7200MHz. For Escape from Tarkov, which relies heavily on RAM, what's better—using two sticks with XMP enabled at 7200 or all four at 4000MHz?
Which processor are you running? Faster performance usually matters more, but the best choice can vary based on your CPU type.
CPU: i9-14900K GPU: RTX 3070 Board: MSI MAG Z790 This processor packs a lot of power with 32 cores. It's hard to say the perfect match for speed without more details.
Aim for the fastest memory possible with a 14900K. Choose the 7200 configuration.
If you have two 32GB sticks running at 7200MHz, it should still work for posting. Let me know if you need more details!
The maximum rating for a 2x32GB configuration is 6800MT/s. Even at that, speeds exceeding 6000MT/s are inconsistent, largely depending on CPU quality (6400 is usually fine, particularly with chips supporting 7200 on four DIMMs). For higher capacity at 7200, consider 2x24GB modules, which are available in 7200 CL34.
I believed the latest data indicated performance leveled off at 6000Mhz on the 13th generation. Has this shifted for the 14th generation? Since it hasn’t, the original poster should upgrade to 6000Mhz RAM (which will remain stable) in the required amount.
You require a lot of RAM because your main tasks are gaming, plus some office work and browsing. 32GB should handle it just fine.
Also 8000+ but Intel IMC varies a lot. Isn't the 7200 XMP still somewhat inconsistent? You're paying for the XMP to get a 7200 unit instead of a lower model like 6400C32, which comes with a 24Gbit M die and manual tuning to 7600-8800 depending on the CPU IMC. You'd prefer the XMP you bought to function out of the box with just one click, not requiring manual adjustments.
From at least HW Unboxed's testing, performance exceeds 6000MT/s. It’s showing signs of diminishing returns, but the price gap between 6000 CL30 and 7200 CL34 is modest—around $20 for two 16GB modules, about $30 for two 24GB. If your chip supports 7200MT/s, it might be worth upgrading. The 7200 XMP version already works, 2x24GB modules are more likely to run smoothly out of the box (especially with a BIOS that supports them), and 24Gb M DIMMs tend to perform better than 16Gb A DIMMs at high speeds (assuming your BIOS is up-to-date). The difference in cost is roughly $30 USD. Also, the 14th generation should generally outperform the 13th in high-speed scenarios, meaning 7200 should deliver noticeably better results than it did before. However, some chips may still struggle to reach 7200+ speeds.