Have you tried Gigabyte DDR5 boosters? Anyone has used XMP settings?
Have you tried Gigabyte DDR5 boosters? Anyone has used XMP settings?
Not sure if other brands have the same thing since I've not updated since 8th gen. But on my z790 gigabyte board I have ddr5 booster and xmp options has anyone tried with results to make it a better option over xmp? With xmp 1 I can run my memory at the rated spec 5600 38,40,40,40,something else But with ddr5 booster it just shows loads of options. Presumably just a bunch of default settings rated for each memory brand(Samsung ,hynix micron) If anyone does use this over xmp what should I use for 32gb 2x16gb sticks. The 16g option or the 32g option? Are the settings for each per stick or total ram, who knows it's not very clear. But they do have fairly different timings for each In the settings gigabyte also shows some bars basically saying well this is the default, but you could get upto something like 7000mhz with a nice large bar. But I'm not sure if that's calculated or just a bar they show everyone for any memory if it's even worth bothering with since there's a few conflicting reports that ddr5 speed doesn't really affect much overall anyway 1-2 FPS more in games maybe
I thought that too. But where exactly are people purchasing non-XMP memory? At any regular store it's tough to spot memory that isn't XMP enabled. Or if someone buys a gaming-focused board, they often grab random memory just to avoid the recommended specs. I noticed the price gap between the slowest and the 1000MHz model was only around £5—like 4200 versus 5600 in 32GB paired RAM.
It's merely an auto memory boost, not a major upgrade. Based on my trials with other manufacturers' versions, it's usually just an XMP setting that might not deliver consistent results. You could end up with the same outcome as if you used a higher-rated kit and copied its profile. Alternatively, it could be a memory overclock that only functions with the best DIMMs and CPUs. If you're after RAM faster than your current setup allows, it's better to try overclocking yourself rather than depending on these presets. These profiles often don't improve performance noticeably and can be unstable. Kits labeled 5600 CL46 are fairly typical for budget options, though they aren't XMP. If you're looking to cut costs by $10-20, these kits are a decent choice, and having an auto profile can help, but manual tuning is usually safer.