MSI B450M Mortar supports up to 3600 MHz RAM and pairs well with a Ryzen 5 5600 processor.
MSI B450M Mortar supports up to 3600 MHz RAM and pairs well with a Ryzen 5 5600 processor.
Hello everyone, I'm checking if 3600 MHz RAM will work with the MSI B450M Mortar (non MAX) when paired with a Ryzen 5 5600/5600X CPU after installing the beta BIOS. Officially, the B450M Mortar supports up to 3433 MHz with OC or XMP, while the MAX version goes higher at 4133 MHz. However, many sources suggest that actual performance is more influenced by the CPU's memory controller and the Ryzen 3000/5000 series controllers tend to be superior. The 3433 MHz cap on the non-MAX model might relate to older Ryzen models requiring a beta BIOS for 5000 series support. Anyone with firsthand experience using a B450M Mortar with 3600 MHz or faster RAM would be really helpful.
It's a risk every time. Some budget boards can't handle higher frequencies because they don't have the right bios support or training features. The jump from 3433 to 3600mhz is minimal—only noticeable after thorough testing (which uses a lot of CPU and memory). If the spec lists 3433mhz as the max, then it's your chance. But if it claims 3600mhz CL18, you're in for a win! Just don't risk everything on it.
My board lacks any memory training features, yet I successfully boosted the RAM speed to 3733MHz CL14 using a Zen+ memory controller.
It wasn't the same board the original poster asked about. Secondly, Zen+ performed reasonably well on the right motherboard. (Initial testing using W7 with CPU-Z version 1.90.xx)
The B450 MAX boards were praised for their strong VRM and good performance at the time. Regarding your questions, there wasn't a fundamental difference in core hardware between B450 Mortar and non-MAX versions regarding memory frequencies—both supported similar memory speeds. The shift from non-MAX to MAX models mainly focused on improving power delivery and thermal management rather than altering frequency capabilities.
Thank you for your response. However, based on what I understand, flashing the BIOS from one model is typically seen as a high-risk approach, even if the devices appear similar. I wouldn’t recommend pursuing that path.
I approached it as if it were a GPU and realized it was a bad idea. I would have said no too, honestly.