C14 and C16 DDR4 RAM options available.
C14 and C16 DDR4 RAM options available.
It's not that tiny because everything contributes—16 nanoseconds equals roughly 16 picoseconds, which is similar to the CAS call delay that occurs in each cycle, happening countless times per second. For instance, in games, the differences are noticeable, though they're small. Still, some examples show a 5-10 FPS gap, making the change clear even if it's subtle.
It could be clear if you’re truly searching for it, but I believe if you put someone in front of a PC running a game with CL16 and then switched to CL14 and asked them “Which one is better?” they wouldn’t really understand unless they were just guessing. I’m not sure it’s worth spending more when you could invest that extra cash into something like an SSD or a stronger CPU/GPU, which would noticeably boost performance. Like upgrading from a 2070 to a 2070 Super or moving from an HDD to a SATA SSD, let alone an NVMe one. That’s just my take.
I understand budget limits should focus first on improving GPU/CPU performance. However, adding CPU speed can make a difference—for instance, an iGPU with 3200 MHz might deliver around 30 FPS instead of 25. This effect becomes noticeable in professional scenarios where RAM usage is high or processing times are long, potentially reducing completion time from 9 to 8 hours.