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Does overclocking RAM sacrifice latency?

Does overclocking RAM sacrifice latency?

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Blacklisted_
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10-28-2025, 05:58 AM
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Many RAM modules featuring fast clock speeds usually show greater latency compared to those with slower speeds. It's worth considering whether increasing your RAM's speed could influence its latency.
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Blacklisted_
10-28-2025, 05:58 AM #1

Many RAM modules featuring fast clock speeds usually show greater latency compared to those with slower speeds. It's worth considering whether increasing your RAM's speed could influence its latency.

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11-09-2025, 01:35 PM
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Latency is expressed in cl not ms. Therefore, a faster ram with a higher cl typically maintains the same latency in terms of time, though it may be measured in more clock cycles. For DDR4, this isn't always true—stock 2133 ram has a cl of 15, and you can achieve at least 3200 cl at the same level.
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Smart_man_0709
11-09-2025, 01:35 PM #2

Latency is expressed in cl not ms. Therefore, a faster ram with a higher cl typically maintains the same latency in terms of time, though it may be measured in more clock cycles. For DDR4, this isn't always true—stock 2133 ram has a cl of 15, and you can achieve at least 3200 cl at the same level.

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AapenStaartje
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11-16-2025, 10:02 AM
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Latency is expressed in cl not ms. Therefore, a faster ram with a higher cl typically maintains the same latency in terms of time, though it may be measured in more clock cycles. For DDR4, this isn't always true—stock 2133 ram has a cl of 15, and you can achieve at least 3200 cl at the same level.
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AapenStaartje
11-16-2025, 10:02 AM #3

Latency is expressed in cl not ms. Therefore, a faster ram with a higher cl typically maintains the same latency in terms of time, though it may be measured in more clock cycles. For DDR4, this isn't always true—stock 2133 ram has a cl of 15, and you can achieve at least 3200 cl at the same level.