Can't operate RAM at maximum performance
Can't operate RAM at maximum performance
Hello! I noticed your system has an Intel Core i3-4150 processor with 8GB RAM (2x4 channels) and a 1600MHz memory controller. When you run CPU-Z, it shows the RAM operating at 800MHz. To increase the effective speed to 1600MHz, you may need to adjust the XMP profile settings in your BIOS or system settings. Check the manufacturer’s documentation for specific instructions on optimizing memory performance.
In short: your memory operates smoothly at the correct frequency, as indicated by CPU-Z showing 800Mhz. A bit more detail: the memory runs at 800Mhz, meaning it processes two data transfers per cycle—this is why it's called DDR (Double Data Rate), resulting in a speed of 1600MT/s (million transfers per second). Manufacturers refer to this speed as 'MT/s' and call it 'Mhz'. CPU-Z accurately displays this value.