Discussing ASUS Z690-A D4 RAM options and compatibility.
Discussing ASUS Z690-A D4 RAM options and compatibility.
I just received this board and was considering using fast DDR4. I currently have a 3600 speed XMP setup. I wondered if switching to 4600 or 4800 would help, and whether the board could handle it stably with those speeds. I know the 12th-gen controller is decent but wanted to check further. Thanks!
Faster memory always affects system performance in some way. I mean "system" here, which refers to system memory. Performance should improve as you use more of it. If you can't tell the difference without data, it's hard to judge. The fastest memory available today isn't usually a fixed XMP setting—just be aware. Achieving high frequencies like 4600MHz typically requires time and board/memory expertise. Intel has generally focused on around 4000MHz for optimal results, though gains slow down beyond that point. The cost per MHz can become unpredictable with extremely fast components.
I only have a few B-Die kits at 4267mhz and 3600mhz. The 3600mhz needs to be boosted to 4000mhz, while the 4267mhz requires XMP support with memory training activated on my ROG bios. With XMP enabled, it should work at 4000mhz if I set the timings manually. There might still be some adjustments needed to hit those higher frequencies. The 3600mhz XMP kits with specific timing patterns (16-16-16-36) generally function well on most systems.
it depends on what you mean by "b die." Some folks are talking about how consistent results are with GSKILL kits, while others mention similar issues with Corsair. It seems like a key factor matters, even if it's not always obvious.
This post seems really basic and biased. It doesn't show much understanding of the topic. "B-DiE" just refers to a specific type of IC made by Samsung for certain configurations, while "B-Die" is recognized for its strong performance in DDR4 RAM. Most RAM makers can use these components. XMP profiles with tight voltage settings are common across brands, but the real difference comes from the kit you choose and whether it's well-made or not. The top kit I recommend is F4-4000C14D-32GTZR (GTZN/GVK), which offers broad compatibility and high performance, though it may need some adjustments. You don’t necessarily need this unless you're looking for the absolute best. As mentioned by @ShrimpBrime, a 3600CL16 kit should suffice.
I have a Strix Z690 D4 E cores turned off to provide extra flexibility for custom settings on cache and memory. The setup runs at 7c14T and we’re not discussing P-core5. This configuration uses a Core@5300mhz, Cache@5100mhz, and Memory@4600mhz kit with DDR4 4500, supporting XMP frequencies—not just single click mode. I’m not posting with XMP2 which only loads primary timings unless I switch voltages or use 1.5V. I haven’t spent much time on XMP2 but haven’t shared it either. I think the issue might be related to my XMP speed profile having a single timing with its minimum setting instead of the actual XMP parameters. Based on memory info from HWinfo64 versus BIOS speed data, 45*100 being an odd multiplier is noted in the Strix Z690 D4 BIOS—it says 1:2 (gear two) won’t work with odd multipliers—and it automatically adjusts the base clock to 102.3 MHz. I ran OC with a 169 base on this board, but there’s a chance it might not work as expected. Team Groups EXTREEM uses an u4500 8GB x2 16GB dual channel kit. Performance was around 18.20.20.44 at 1.45V on MSI MGPZ390 Edge AC (~4000), and Asus Pro Z390 WS ran about 3750—possibly indicating better capability than a 9th-gen platform. I didn’t build a 10th or 11th gen Intel board, and it seems important for Intel to highlight performance even with E cores disabled.