Influence of DDR-SDRAM speed on GPU performance
Influence of DDR-SDRAM speed on GPU performance
You're looking at whether faster system RAM could help your GPU performance. In a heavily GPU-intensive setup with limited memory, boosting the RAM speed might improve overall efficiency. Since your CPU rarely uses more than 70% during games, the GPU's workload is likely less dependent on RAM speed. Upgrading your GPU isn't feasible due to budget constraints, so focusing on RAM upgrades makes sense. A 10% improvement in RAM speed could make a noticeable difference, though results vary.
RAM amount only matters if you require additional space for your current application. Using quicker memory will boost performance in games and similar tasks compared to slower options. Dual-channel configuration can offer some improvement. It's not something you can easily check via Task Manager to decide on faster RAM. Upgrading your GPU when it becomes a bottleneck would have the biggest impact. The gap between 2133 MHz and 3200 MHz is noticeable in my experience, especially for minimum FPS.
I've noticed these contrasts on YouTube, but they usually happen when the system is heavily CPU-dependent. Your video seems even more frustrating since neither the CPU nor GPU is being fully used. Still, my upgrade could be just as effective. I went for the most affordable module I could find back in 2018 when prices were high, if I recall correctly.
Yes, I understand you need a noticeable boost. Upgrading your GPU is the right step. I also realize you can't check via Task Manager, which is why I mentioned the dual-channel benefit for CPU/iGPU. So, can it really improve discrete GPU performance when it's already limited?
I doubt I’ll locate another 2400 stick from that same brand. Even if I manage it won’t be much cheaper than a solid 3200 16gb dual channel setup—perhaps just a few dollars less in my country. In CPU-heavy scenarios, boosting the frequency by 800 MHz and switching from single to dual channels makes a noticeable difference, though for GPU tasks it’s less impactful. It was mostly a thought experiment, but I’ll share benchmark results once I have better RAM. Edit: Your signature caught my eye—my phone is a Sony Xperia 5 ii (early Christmas gift), that’s an amazing device!