overclocking ram is necessary when you're optimizing the cpu's performance
overclocking ram is necessary when you're optimizing the cpu's performance
Hi Guys,
I'm not very familiar with overclocking, but I have a Ryzen 1700 station for rendering.
Otherboard: ab350m-gaming 3 ..
Memory: 2x8gb 3000mhz Corsair savage
2x16gb Adata 2400mhz premier
I don't mind the RAM speed, so I overclocked the CPU to 3.6 and it's running smoothly at 60 degrees under full load for hours. The RAM is working at 2133.
I tried 3.7MHz but after a while it freezes and shuts down, even though temperatures don't spike.
My question is: when overclocking the CPU, do I always need to overclock the RAM too?
Well, I'm being honest, the increase from 2133 to 2400 is modest. You might have noticed it if you were working with 2666 or higher (for example, a jump from 2400 to 3200 results in about a 15% improvement in intensive tasks).
Regarding adjusting CPU voltage... I suggest looking for an overclocking guide specific to that motherboard and checking if it's available.
Are you asking if overclocking the RAM is necessary to achieve faster CPU clock speeds?
You have the option to increase the speed of RAM and CPU independently. It's unnecessary to overclock one if you're focusing on the other.
If you're boosting the CPU, consider overclocking the RAM as well, since it enhances performance in demanding tasks.
Are you pairing these two RAM sets?
Hi Rexper, thanks for the clarification. Also, your RAM should be functioning around 3000MHz, right? But 2x16GB would be 2400MHz—can't it go higher than that? ...(2x8GB would be 3000MHz but I thought one channel is limited by the other). As I mentioned, I'm not concerned with RAM speed; what I'm focusing on is getting a performance close to 3.7 as most people normally achieve from that CPU. I'll check about XMP settings.
The 32GB kit is designed to operate at -2400 speeds, meaning it isn't assured to function at faster rates even if you attempt to adjust it. You may encounter crashes when exceeding 2400 MHz. It's advisable to set all sticks to 2400 MHz initially, which should match the XMP profile for this kit.
Your PC tends to crash with a CPU clock speed of 3.7 GHz, likely due to increased power demands at higher frequencies. You'll need to gradually raise the CPU voltage until stability is achieved. For a workstation in regular use, I recommend keeping the CPU voltage below 1.35V.
ZRACE thanks
The issue isn't the RAM, as I mentioned I don't require it and I don't want the RAM to operate above 2133 MHz. I'll attempt a higher voltage since the auto setting suggests it's necessary, but it seems manual adjustment is needed for the voltage.
If your slowest RAM model is designed to operate at 2400 MHz, it's best to configure your RAM to match or exceed that frequency. Because of the Ryzen architecture, faster RAM not only boosts performance but also enhances CPU efficiency. Check the specifications of your current kit and enter the listed speed and timings into the UEFI/BIOS settings. This will likely ensure smooth operation and improve overall system performance without any drawbacks.
BIOS is now updated to the latest version. I just conducted a test rendering that took about 1 minute and 25 seconds for the scene, during which the RAM was running at 2133 MHz (CPU at 3.6 GHz).
I used 2400 MHz RAM and got the same performance without any improvement in CPU speed.
I looked into enabling XPM but noticed that my BIOS doesn’t offer such an option—cannot directly input the RAM frequency.
I also tried 3.7 at 2400 MHz, but the system still froze. I’m trying to determine where to adjust the CPU voltage.