Consider updating your RAM if it's outdated or underperforming.
Consider updating your RAM if it's outdated or underperforming.
Hello Everyone. I recently purchased a laptop equipped with two Hynix 8GB 3200MHz 1RX16 CL22 modules and two crucial 16GB 2666CL19 X8 modules from my previous device. The processor is a 11800H. I'm wondering if switching to the 2666 modules would make a noticeable impact. Although the secondary timings on the 2666 are much lower, the stock 3200 RAM in AIDA64 boasts a write speed of 45k, matching the performance of the X8 RAM that Linus tested. The 2666 models typically achieve read and write speeds under 40k in AIDA64 with 9750h. Thank you!
It really depends on the stuff you use. If you are using it for gaming I think its fine for the stock ram(8gb) since it has better timing speed. but if you are doing stuff like video editing then I suggest putting in the 16gb one. here's a link to a video exploring ram on gaming by toasty bros for ram in gaming needed 2022(I assume you already watched the one from linus):
I wouldn't fully rely on Aida's figures, as they tend to be inaccurate. The cache size also plays a role, so higher numbers might reflect more cache on the latest CPU rather than actual performance. For a fair comparison, it's better to test both systems in memory-heavy tests like Time Spy CPU and Y Cruncher. Since you already have both, swapping RAM is manageable in a laptop. If they match, the important factor is capacity—double the memory size still matters. This comparison mainly focuses on memory organization, with 1Rx16 being half the capacity of 1Rx8. A higher clock speed doesn't guarantee better performance.
The components all gain from high memory bandwidth, so a quicker setup will definitely help. Yes, it's feasible for a 2666MHz system to outperform a 3200MHz one. Initially, the 2666MHz model can be dual-ranked, meaning it would essentially be the faster version if both sides of the stick have memory chips (16 total). Additionally, many different sub-timings impact memory performance significantly. Simply because a chip runs at a higher clock speed doesn't guarantee better results. There are numerous 4800MHz+ DDR4 kits available, and if you enable XMP performance settings, they can suffer due to this issue. The sub-timings in the XMP profile may not be ideal. If you're not overly focused on marginal gains, testing both options is straightforward. However, I anticipate the 2666MHz setup will still deliver better performance. If you're not particularly concerned about a few percentage points, sticking with the 3200MHz laptop model isn't too bad.
It really depends on your location regarding warranty validity. Even if opening the laptop might seem to void it, that shouldn<|pad|> to not affect your coverage. If you're concerned about the warranty, changing the memory is probably a bad idea. The 3200MHz model isn't significantly better than the newer one, though it does have some minor drawbacks.
Thank you for your feedback. I will share the outcomes once the testing is complete.