Overclocking RAM in an ASUS Prime B350 Plus with a Ryzen 5 3600
Overclocking RAM in an ASUS Prime B350 Plus with a Ryzen 5 3600
I posted a similar
question
a couple of years ago, when I had otherwise the same setup, but 3000 MHz RAM with Hynix die, which I was told wouldn't OC on a crap B350 board like mine. And it didn't. So now I think I have RAM that is Samsung B-die, which I was told could OC the best. Then again the memory is already 3200 MHz, the "guaranteed" maximum for the Ryzen 5 3600 & the MoBo. So I think the RAM OC sweet spot would be @ ~3600 MHz with at least semi-decent timings to not nullify the OC alltogether compared to the 3200's 16-18-18-36 that the DOCP cranks out by default. Here's the machine:
Ryzen 5 3600 @ stock
ASUS Prime B350-Plus
2x 16 GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR4-3200
Is the Thaiphoon Burner & DRAM Calculator still the way to go, or is there a better way? I get that the OC will grant only about 2-5 % FPS gain in most games, but some will see almost 10 %. These also heavily dependent on the timings I'm able to achieve, but I'd like to at least try.
Thanks in advance!
Overclocking is not always assured to succeed since it relies on various factors. Initially, the memory itself must be capable of higher speeds or lower clock rates; if so, the manufacturer would highlight this and charge more. Next, the CPU's internal memory controller also gets overclocked, which the manufacturer would again promote as an improvement. Finally, the MB architecture connecting memory slots to the CPU and the rest of the system plays a role—certain models in the 350 series are known for this issue, often lacking proper design for speeds above 3200MHz. Additionally, the BIOS must set the right frequency and other parameters. Therefore, your memory is limited to a maximum of 3200MHz.