32GB at 2666MHz could offer more performance than 16GB at 3600MHz depending on the use case.
32GB at 2666MHz could offer more performance than 16GB at 3600MHz depending on the use case.
For tasks needing over 16GB, the 32GB option will clearly surpass the 16GB version.
You should probably have at least 32GB of RAM to exceed 2666, but we still require additional details.
RAM size only counts if it's insufficient. Speed depends on clock frequency. When you consistently use more than 16GB, constantly swapping to the filesystem, then 32GB might actually improve performance by eliminating paging. If not, slower clocks mean slower results and extra unused space offers no benefit.