DDR3 1866 performance on A10
DDR3 1866 performance on A10
Hi! I built an A10 7860k for my son as a temporary "basic gaming PC" until I can upgrade with better parts like a GPU, SSD, more RAM, etc. It doesn’t quite meet expectations yet. After some adjustments and updated drivers, its performance reached nearly acceptable levels—up to 105 MHz clock speed. It comes with 8GB of Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 DRAM and an MSI A68 M. After a Passmark test, I’m more confident in these numbers than I was before.
For comparison, an old I5 2500 with 6GB of mixed DDR3 1333 RAM performed almost twice as well in memory tests. I’m trying to boost its speed so the APU runs smoother, since it still lacks a dedicated GPU. The timings are 10, 11, 10, 30 with an 8GB DDR3 1866 slot.
How can I verify if the DRAM performance is accurate? Maybe Intel’s memory handling is better or there’s an issue with the A10 setup? What software should I use to test it? What kind of RAM speed could I realistically expect from this build? Thanks!
For good graphics results from an APU, you need to use a dual-channel setup, especially with the quickest RAM available. (Note: this applies only in cases where dual channel offers real gains for gaming.)
Supported memory for A10 7860k is DDR3-2133. MSI A68 and AMD A68H are chipset models. I don't know your motherboard model or whether "timings" refer to rated values or actual settings. You stated you have 1866MHz memory, but without the exact part number or model, I can't determine how it will perform. Check the BIOS for accurate DRAM performance details. You may also adjust memory settings manually in the BIOS, which includes clock speed, timing, and voltage parameters.
It's an MSI A68HM-E33 V2 mb with a Kingston Hyperx HX318C10FB/8 8GB DDR1333 module. The memory clock is 933 and the 10-11-10-30 timings are both rated at 1.5V. No changes have been made yet. Would adding another module enhance memory speed?
For good graphics results from an APU, you need to enable dual-channel settings, especially using the highest RAM support available. (Note: this applies only in cases where dual-channel offers real gains for gaming.)