Current video games require significant memory to run smoothly.
Current video games require significant memory to run smoothly.
My played games include: -hades, Witcher 3, all Bioshock titles, and God of War/Ragnarok.
Upgrade is solid, yet performance gains are modest across the board in most titles. Productivity will noticeably improve only if it exceeds 16GB of RAM.
16GB is typical, 32GB comes in when you need more space beyond just games and essentials like VLC.
Did you verify the actual RAM usage before purchasing? How much do you need? That determines whether an upgrade is necessary. You might also consider a 2x8 3200MHz setup if your board supports only 4 slots instead of buying two 16GB units. It’s likely you have a project or can sell old RAM. I often replace 16GB with modded games, otherwise I’d kept my previous machine at that capacity. The new system offers 32GB thanks to its newer design, and DDR5 presents some challenges.
I've mostly used 16GB RAM and it's worked fine for gaming and light work. My experience suggests Ryzen benefits from quicker RAM speeds, especially when handling textures and assets. For older games, a big jump in performance is unlikely.
16GB is the typical choice, according to previous advice. I use 32GB in my setup simply because it fits. A Patriot PV432G320C6K model cost me $95 on Amazon and performs well. With Ryzen systems, checking the board manufacturers' QVL recommendations seems wise. In several cases, using the incorrect RAM can lead to strange and bothersome problems. It took me about four months to realize what was wrong. Edited January 10, 2023 by An0maly_76 Updated, more info
I own a 32GB 3800 CL16 SSD (previously had 16GB) and I frequently notice usage spikes above 16GB only during specific games. I’m not familiar with the titles you play, but a few of them showed slight improvements after upgrading to 32GB. It’s convenient to keep large files open in the background without worrying about performance drops. We’ve reached a stage where 32GB is still useful for gaming, though it rarely justifies the upgrade unless you’re heavily gaming. The biggest boost I saw came from dual-channel memory, which was noticeably faster than single-channel. Most 16GB modules are dual-rank, while most 8GB ones are single-rank, so you’ll likely benefit from dual-rank too. The difference between dual and single rank is similar to the gap between 3600 CL16 and 3200 CL16.