F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop CPU confusion with RAM speed requirements

CPU confusion with RAM speed requirements

CPU confusion with RAM speed requirements

I
imTri
Posting Freak
786
09-04-2025, 09:58 PM
#1
The message continues a discussion about understanding PC technology. It asks about the meaning of 3600MHz RAM and whether it's compatible with certain CPUs. The sender is seeking clarification on system memory specifications and performance considerations.
I
imTri
09-04-2025, 09:58 PM #1

The message continues a discussion about understanding PC technology. It asks about the meaning of 3600MHz RAM and whether it's compatible with certain CPUs. The sender is seeking clarification on system memory specifications and performance considerations.

E
Emuril23
Member
54
09-10-2025, 05:04 PM
#2
The base speed is the default. Activating XMP pushes the RAM beyond that limit. It functions but relies more on the motherboard than any other factor for achieving those higher rates.
E
Emuril23
09-10-2025, 05:04 PM #2

The base speed is the default. Activating XMP pushes the RAM beyond that limit. It functions but relies more on the motherboard than any other factor for achieving those higher rates.

B
ByCookie_
Member
51
09-10-2025, 05:50 PM
#3
Imagine you're planning to upgrade your system with the AMD Ryzen 5 5800X and a pair of 4x8 Corsair Vengeance 3600MHz chips, all running on an MSI B550 A-Pro. Would you need to turn on the A-XMP feature? You're right to be curious—many people think it's only for Intel, but AMD does offer similar settings.
B
ByCookie_
09-10-2025, 05:50 PM #3

Imagine you're planning to upgrade your system with the AMD Ryzen 5 5800X and a pair of 4x8 Corsair Vengeance 3600MHz chips, all running on an MSI B550 A-Pro. Would you need to turn on the A-XMP feature? You're right to be curious—many people think it's only for Intel, but AMD does offer similar settings.

D
delaneyandian
Member
180
09-10-2025, 07:28 PM
#4
AMD labels it DOCP in the BIOS (or similar in Asus), which functions similarly to AMD's XMP. Adding more RAM modules usually puts extra strain on the memory controller, though 4 sticks at 3600MHz should work fine without problems.
D
delaneyandian
09-10-2025, 07:28 PM #4

AMD labels it DOCP in the BIOS (or similar in Asus), which functions similarly to AMD's XMP. Adding more RAM modules usually puts extra strain on the memory controller, though 4 sticks at 3600MHz should work fine without problems.

X
xRainbowHDx
Junior Member
35
09-10-2025, 09:25 PM
#5
X
xRainbowHDx
09-10-2025, 09:25 PM #5