Checking if the 2666MHz profile is active is secure and beneficial? It works fine at 2133MHz without it.
Checking if the 2666MHz profile is active is secure and beneficial? It works fine at 2133MHz without it.
CPU is a Core i5-10400f running up to 2666MHz. RAM is Vengeance® LPX 16GB (two 8GB modules) using DDR4 at 3200MHz. Motherboard is MSI MAG B460M BAZOOKA supporting up to 2933MHz with XMP enabled. Is the XMP profile suitable for 2666MHz? Yes, it works fine. Also, the 2666MHz speed is confirmed to be supported.
It's safe to attempt it, and if it fails, just return to 2666 as advised by the person above me.
Are you sure about this? Intel hasn't allowed overclocking RAM beyond certain firmware and chipset restrictions anymore, right? I thought they might have been flexible, but it looks like AMD has taken over that space.
They enabled it for B560 and B660 models, yet B460 remains blocked. The limit on maximum speed is DDR4-2933 because 10th generation i7 and i9 chips only back DDR4-2933. Once such a chip is installed, the board permits the RAM to run at that frequency.
I hope one day AMD brings back another R5 X400 CPU so enthusiasts can again afford chips under $200. The R5 1400 offered solid value once, especially for those who enjoyed overclocking, and it helped kick off the AM4 scene. I’m looking forward to seeing a Ryzen 5 10400 in the future.
We also have several AMD models under $200 that deliver similar performance in games. For example, the R5 5500 costs around $140.
In constrained GPU environments, performance remains consistent. Placing the i3 12100F in those charts would yield similar results. Actually, even the Pentium G7400 could work well given the minimal CPU load. The R5 5500 offers a solid alternative, and the G7400 might function adequately too. Trusting results from sources that filter out clickbait and disabling interactions adds credibility. At the reduced price of $134 with the promo code, the R5 5500 provides good value. Building an R5 5500 setup is feasible for less than a Core i3 12100F thanks to affordable AM4 boards. The original $160 price was excessive, but the R5 5600 delivers better speed and PCIe Gen 4 support for a slightly higher cost. At $134, the value becomes more appealing.