Increasing RAM overclock improved my frame rate by nearly 20 to 30 frames.
Increasing RAM overclock improved my frame rate by nearly 20 to 30 frames.
Hi People,
As the title indicates... I activated the XMP profile on my RAM after some trial and error, and then increased its clock speed from 1333 Mhz to 2400 Mhz.
I've often heard that RAM speed isn't important, but I was really surprised to notice my FPS increase by 20-30 points across the board — Witcher3, Forza H3, Gears of War 3, BF1, Just Cause 3, etc. It was absolutely unbelievable.
Here’s my setup:
i7 4790K
Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 7
G.Skill 16GB 2400 Mhz (previously at 1333Mhz)
Asus ROG Strix GTX 1070
Asus ROG 1440p 144hz TN Gsync monitor
Could anyone clarify why overclocking my RAM led to such a performance improvement?
How could my RAM have been holding back the system so much?
Most famous YouTubers claimed RAM speed doesn't matter, but clearly it does.
I was thinking about purchasing a GTX 1080Ti, but now I feel like my current CPU and RAM might just be limiting its performance... is that really true?
RAM speed indeed plays a role when comparing ranges like 1333Mhz to 2400Mhz, which represents a significant change. Increasing RAM from 2133 to 2400Mhz might not seem like a large step. The noticeable difference often comes from your system being limited by a lower RAM speed, rather than the actual frequency itself. Using XMP profiles can enhance both speed and timing, boosting overall performance. Many people consider these gains too minor compared to the cost or complexity involved. The trade-off between performance, risk, and expense remains unclear.
RAM speed indeed plays a role from 1333Mhz to 2400Mhz, representing a significant change. Increasing the frequency from 2133 to 2400Mhz wouldn't be such a large leap. The noticeable difference you experienced likely stems from your system being underperforming due to a low RAM speed. Also, XMP profiles enhance both speed and timing, which boosts overall performance. Many people consider these gains not worth the extra cost or high voltage. Performance improvements are valuable, but when they come with high costs or risks, it's hard to justify. However, you'll notice better results, particularly in APU/iGPU efficiency.