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Are OC 3200 CL16 identical to 3600 CL 16?

Are OC 3200 CL16 identical to 3600 CL 16?

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Chiquitano
Junior Member
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01-10-2019, 05:31 AM
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Hello, Since I am new to the pc world I am not too familiar with it all. I've done my homework though and read that 3600 CL16 is the sweet spot for AMD Ryzen. However I see many people say that OC ram is easy especially from 3200 to 3600. I am currently in between two rams that are in the same range for my new PC but cannot decide which is better. The main difference being the specs but also that the 3200 is so much more aesthichly pleasing. I am sure there is more to OC so if anyone can let me know if there would be much of a performance difference and if just getting the 3600 is better. 3200 - Trident Z Royal - https://www.gskill.com/product/165/299/1...B-(2x16GB) 3600 - Crucial Ballistix - https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/bl2k16g36c16u4w Thank you for your help!
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Chiquitano
01-10-2019, 05:31 AM #1

Hello, Since I am new to the pc world I am not too familiar with it all. I've done my homework though and read that 3600 CL16 is the sweet spot for AMD Ryzen. However I see many people say that OC ram is easy especially from 3200 to 3600. I am currently in between two rams that are in the same range for my new PC but cannot decide which is better. The main difference being the specs but also that the 3200 is so much more aesthichly pleasing. I am sure there is more to OC so if anyone can let me know if there would be much of a performance difference and if just getting the 3600 is better. 3200 - Trident Z Royal - https://www.gskill.com/product/165/299/1...B-(2x16GB) 3600 - Crucial Ballistix - https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/bl2k16g36c16u4w Thank you for your help!

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xxvasile99xx
Member
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01-10-2019, 06:51 AM
#2
The 3600c16 memory will outperform the 3200c16. If you can upgrade the 3200c16 to 3600c16, then moving to 3600c16 through 3600c14 would likely be even better.
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xxvasile99xx
01-10-2019, 06:51 AM #2

The 3600c16 memory will outperform the 3200c16. If you can upgrade the 3200c16 to 3600c16, then moving to 3600c16 through 3600c14 would likely be even better.

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mofin
Junior Member
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01-11-2019, 01:49 PM
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The ideal starting frequency for Ryzen is around 3200MHz, but anything higher isn't assured to function properly. The official maximum speed stays at 3200MHz, and pushing it further to 3600MHz isn't recommended.
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mofin
01-11-2019, 01:49 PM #3

The ideal starting frequency for Ryzen is around 3200MHz, but anything higher isn't assured to function properly. The official maximum speed stays at 3200MHz, and pushing it further to 3600MHz isn't recommended.

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_SoulEat3r_
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01-11-2019, 02:19 PM
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The 3600mhz model is quicker than the 3200mhz version, though the difference isn't huge.
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_SoulEat3r_
01-11-2019, 02:19 PM #4

The 3600mhz model is quicker than the 3200mhz version, though the difference isn't huge.

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Poketerp
Member
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01-18-2019, 05:40 PM
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Generally, Ryzen CPUs handle speeds up to 3200 MHz well. Going beyond 3200 MHz brings only minor improvements, usually around 1-3% in gaming performance. The choice is yours—it's not that significant. Edit: A 3200 MHz processor versus a 3600 MHz one should offer roughly a 1-3% boost in FPS for most games.
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Poketerp
01-18-2019, 05:40 PM #5

Generally, Ryzen CPUs handle speeds up to 3200 MHz well. Going beyond 3200 MHz brings only minor improvements, usually around 1-3% in gaming performance. The choice is yours—it's not that significant. Edit: A 3200 MHz processor versus a 3600 MHz one should offer roughly a 1-3% boost in FPS for most games.

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Sexairty
Member
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01-18-2019, 06:57 PM
#6
Interesting, I've seen 3600 mentioned a lot, but I wasn't sure about the 3200 recommendation from AMD. As for the 5000 series, I'm curious if it'll match that spec or if we should hold off and check later.
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Sexairty
01-18-2019, 06:57 PM #6

Interesting, I've seen 3600 mentioned a lot, but I wasn't sure about the 3200 recommendation from AMD. As for the 5000 series, I'm curious if it'll match that spec or if we should hold off and check later.

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heyimali
Junior Member
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02-05-2019, 03:12 AM
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Check later for updates on Zen 3 RAM compatibility
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heyimali
02-05-2019, 03:12 AM #7

Check later for updates on Zen 3 RAM compatibility

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yalex27
Senior Member
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02-10-2019, 01:11 AM
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Both rams are priced identically, though one offers a more attractive appearance. It seems the choice depends on whether you prioritize a slight price increase for better looks or value.
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yalex27
02-10-2019, 01:11 AM #8

Both rams are priced identically, though one offers a more attractive appearance. It seems the choice depends on whether you prioritize a slight price increase for better looks or value.