AMD Ryzen 5 3600X paired with 32GB RAM and a 3600MHz processor.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X paired with 32GB RAM and a 3600MHz processor.
Hi, the Ryzen 5 3600X should work fine with 3600mHz RAM on your Asus Rog Strix B450-F Gaming ii motherboard. The CPU limit is up to 3200mHz, so you’re within safe ranges. Just ensure the RAM matches the specified speed and that your motherboard supports it. No major issues expected. Thanks!
It should function properly if it doesn’t, though it has a low probability of working at 3200Mhz. Do you require 32GB of storage?
It will. Actually, 3600 is the best frequency for Zen2 and Zen3 since then they run the internal bus (infinity fabric) at 1800 and that maxximizes their performance. With RAM at 3200 the fabric runs 1600. But, if all 4 slots are used, then there's a small chance the RAM won't be strable at 3600 and you'll have to run 3200 which is a negliable loss.
It relies on the layout. Additional sticks increase memory controller load, which adds strain. 16GB sticks are typically Dual Rank, so using two 16GB units gives Dual Channel Dual Rank, ideal for Zen. 8GB sticks generally work as single rank, requiring two dual channels to achieve dual rank dual channel—meaning four sticks (as I do). Two 16GB units provide better compatibility, making it slightly superior to four 8GB units.
They suggested 2x16GB DDR5 modules mainly because of dual-rank support.