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DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, LPDDR3, LPDDR4, and LPDDR4X offer varying data transfer rates.

DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, LPDDR3, LPDDR4, and LPDDR4X offer varying data transfer rates.

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MarekXD
Junior Member
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06-09-2016, 08:48 PM
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I questioned how quickly DDR2, DDR3, and DDR4 RAM could perform. While looking up information, I found some data, but I'm unsure if it's accurate. If it is correct, what are the typical speed ranges for these types of RAM?
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MarekXD
06-09-2016, 08:48 PM #1

I questioned how quickly DDR2, DDR3, and DDR4 RAM could perform. While looking up information, I found some data, but I'm unsure if it's accurate. If it is correct, what are the typical speed ranges for these types of RAM?

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audi497mks
Senior Member
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06-09-2016, 11:14 PM
#2
Current DDR4 speeds range from 2133 to 5100 MT/s. The exact values for other models aren't clear. The chart provided seems incorrect—MT/s should be used instead of MHz.
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audi497mks
06-09-2016, 11:14 PM #2

Current DDR4 speeds range from 2133 to 5100 MT/s. The exact values for other models aren't clear. The chart provided seems incorrect—MT/s should be used instead of MHz.

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NooLele
Posting Freak
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06-09-2016, 11:37 PM
#3
Many configurations could involve multiple channels, yet the clock speed remains consistent across them (like a dual channel DDR2 at 800MHz staying labeled 1600MHz). It's likely the chart is counting any kind of DRAM, even those not typically found in standard slots.
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NooLele
06-09-2016, 11:37 PM #3

Many configurations could involve multiple channels, yet the clock speed remains consistent across them (like a dual channel DDR2 at 800MHz staying labeled 1600MHz). It's likely the chart is counting any kind of DRAM, even those not typically found in standard slots.

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CursedLoserX
Junior Member
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06-19-2016, 09:13 PM
#4
Shifted processing to CPUs, motherboards, and memory systems
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CursedLoserX
06-19-2016, 09:13 PM #4

Shifted processing to CPUs, motherboards, and memory systems

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yuuki34
Junior Member
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06-19-2016, 11:42 PM
#5
Observe the gap between available rates and official speed ratings. For instance, DDR4 is officially capped at 3200 MHz. Anything beyond that isn’t recognized by standards. We often encounter higher figures on the market, which usually represent factory overclocking. This tends to function well most of the time, but beware of compatibility issues when mixing incompatible components. The LP side hasn’t been a focus much, as it mainly shows up in mobile devices. I believe their dimensions differ, making direct performance comparisons with standard DDR challenging.
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yuuki34
06-19-2016, 11:42 PM #5

Observe the gap between available rates and official speed ratings. For instance, DDR4 is officially capped at 3200 MHz. Anything beyond that isn’t recognized by standards. We often encounter higher figures on the market, which usually represent factory overclocking. This tends to function well most of the time, but beware of compatibility issues when mixing incompatible components. The LP side hasn’t been a focus much, as it mainly shows up in mobile devices. I believe their dimensions differ, making direct performance comparisons with standard DDR challenging.

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FurryFox0202
Member
198
06-23-2016, 05:58 PM
#6
It seems the information might be incorrect. For DDR RAM speeds, typical ranges are around 1333 MHz to over 3200 MHz, depending on the module and configuration.
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FurryFox0202
06-23-2016, 05:58 PM #6

It seems the information might be incorrect. For DDR RAM speeds, typical ranges are around 1333 MHz to over 3200 MHz, depending on the module and configuration.

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sfajar
Member
183
06-23-2016, 07:27 PM
#7
Yes, MT/s and MHz are equivalent units for measuring frequency.
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sfajar
06-23-2016, 07:27 PM #7

Yes, MT/s and MHz are equivalent units for measuring frequency.

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BreannaJ
Member
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06-30-2016, 07:49 PM
#8
look at them as investments...without pushing too hard
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BreannaJ
06-30-2016, 07:49 PM #8

look at them as investments...without pushing too hard

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AthenasLight
Posting Freak
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07-04-2016, 10:54 AM
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RAM operates at half its advertised clock speed for efficiency. This means the effective speed remains consistent due to Double Data Rate, even though the actual data transfer rate is lower. Manufacturers should list speeds like 3200 MT/s instead of 3200 MHz to reflect this reality. This explains why users often wonder about the discrepancy between rated and real performance.
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AthenasLight
07-04-2016, 10:54 AM #9

RAM operates at half its advertised clock speed for efficiency. This means the effective speed remains consistent due to Double Data Rate, even though the actual data transfer rate is lower. Manufacturers should list speeds like 3200 MT/s instead of 3200 MHz to reflect this reality. This explains why users often wonder about the discrepancy between rated and real performance.

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_NinjaSam_
Member
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07-05-2016, 10:14 AM
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The MHz equals half of MT/s, so 1800MHz equals 3600MT/s. Edit: You came early.
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_NinjaSam_
07-05-2016, 10:14 AM #10

The MHz equals half of MT/s, so 1800MHz equals 3600MT/s. Edit: You came early.

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