Dual vs Quad Core AM4
Dual vs Quad Core AM4
Hey everyone! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! This year I’ve been checking out computer upgrades during end-of-year sales, and I’m considering adding another 16GB of RAM to boost my system. After some digging, I learned that quad-core processors don’t perform well on AM4 boards. Would the extra 16GB (bringing me to a total of 32GB) really make a difference? Probably not a big upgrade, and it might even slow things down slightly. Given your current setup—MSI MPG x570, Ryzen 5 3600, G.Skill Trident 16GB, GTX 1080, 850W PSU, 1TB NVMe, 4TB HDD, and a 2TB SSD—I’m already pretty powerful. Streaming 4-6 hours daily and playing games like CoD, Overwatch, and MOBA titles is demanding. You’re aiming for smooth 144Hz performance and want better graphics for editing and design work. Think you’ll notice the extra RAM? Probably not a game-changer unless you’re doing heavy multitasking or rendering.
For Ryzen systems it's recommended to use one memory stick per channel (Ryzen allows dual-channel). This means you may need to reduce speeds or adjust timings for compatibility. For instance, two sticks could provide 3200 MHz, while four might drop to 2666 MHz.
You're likely referring to using four DIMMs instead of two. Modern CPUs with Zen 2 architecture offer improved memory support, and compatibility problems between RAM and older Zen-based systems have been addressed. Your processor should generally manage four DIMMs well at speeds like 3200 MHz. Overclocking might be limited, and timing settings could be less precise, but results will vary based on the specific RAM and motherboard you use.