It offers stability and performance in demanding scenarios, unlike the typical 5600MHz sweet spot.
It offers stability and performance in demanding scenarios, unlike the typical 5600MHz sweet spot.
Noted the TridentZ5 is operating at an unusually high frequency of 7200MHz. Someone should clarify what’s causing this.
Absolutely, or simply put, creating value for those who are easily swayed by large sums of money.
Yes, it should work well on an i5 13600K and deliver solid performance.
When I mention a modest performance gain, it can start as low as 0%. A jump to a 13700K offers more real value than simply pairing an i5 with quick RAM. You'd also need to confirm your memory limits fit your needs—this is uncommon. In gaming, you're typically limited by either graphics or processing power, and in some CPU-heavy cases, faster memory helps. Only in a tiny portion of games does it matter. If you face a steep cost for speed, upgrading RAM isn't usually worth it.
Higher speed RAM improves response time, performance for reading and writing... all of the above, particularly with Intel products. The concern is whether the processor, motherboard, and system manager can handle it. Many people invest in this to avoid the struggles of everyday users.
High-end processors have often struggled with insufficient memory speeds over the years, especially as multi-core designs became common. This situation intensified when AMD began competing fiercely, boosting core counts while improving performance per instruction much quicker than memory speed. Faster RAM offers one remedy to this issue. Another direction AMD appears focused on is increasing cache capacity. Every time a benchmark highlights better RAM performance or larger cache sizes, it suggests the CPU is being hindered by slower memory. I doubt the original claim about 5600 being ideal is accurate; it represents the baseline speed for modern Intel chips and only a slight overclock for AMD models. For dedicated builds, targeting the 6000 series offers a good mix of performance and cost, while those aiming for extreme speeds might look at 7000+ units. Such high numbers are unlikely to become mainstream specifications.
I believed 6000 was the ideal choice for Ryzen while Intel focused on around 6400