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Ioanes
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03-21-2019, 03:42 PM
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Which matters more is timing or frequency. You're thinking about a Ryzen 3700X and comparing two 16GB sticks—one at 3200MHz and the other at 3600MHz with CL18.
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Ioanes
03-21-2019, 03:42 PM #1

Which matters more is timing or frequency. You're thinking about a Ryzen 3700X and comparing two 16GB sticks—one at 3200MHz and the other at 3600MHz with CL18.

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binpong
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03-29-2019, 04:52 AM
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It generally focuses on matching frequency and timing. In this scenario, they align. Check your motherboard's QVL to see if any modules are officially supported—it’s often more critical.
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binpong
03-29-2019, 04:52 AM #2

It generally focuses on matching frequency and timing. In this scenario, they align. Check your motherboard's QVL to see if any modules are officially supported—it’s often more critical.

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Alixander_Hill
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03-30-2019, 02:13 AM
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QVL indicates that the RAM sticks will have their XMP profile accepted by the motherboard, adjusting it to the optimal frequency and timings specified by the manufacturers. This doesn't guarantee performance beyond what the sticks are marketed for. Choose RAM with solid speeds and good timing, matching the chip type in both kits. One might handle high frequencies but with poor timing. Comparing bench results shows similar latency and read/write speeds if both sticks use the same chip. If you prefer not to tweak settings, opt for QVL RAM but expect it may not reach the advertised speed. Personally, I’d pick quality options and learn to adjust manually via tutorials. Then push them to higher speeds like 3200MHz CL14, though some cheaper models struggle with this. Premium kits can reach up to 3600MHz CL14-15.
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Alixander_Hill
03-30-2019, 02:13 AM #3

QVL indicates that the RAM sticks will have their XMP profile accepted by the motherboard, adjusting it to the optimal frequency and timings specified by the manufacturers. This doesn't guarantee performance beyond what the sticks are marketed for. Choose RAM with solid speeds and good timing, matching the chip type in both kits. One might handle high frequencies but with poor timing. Comparing bench results shows similar latency and read/write speeds if both sticks use the same chip. If you prefer not to tweak settings, opt for QVL RAM but expect it may not reach the advertised speed. Personally, I’d pick quality options and learn to adjust manually via tutorials. Then push them to higher speeds like 3200MHz CL14, though some cheaper models struggle with this. Premium kits can reach up to 3600MHz CL14-15.

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03-30-2019, 02:32 AM
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When using a 3700x with 3600Mhz, you can achieve a perfect 1:1 setup for the infinity fabric. If you prefer adjusting the RAM, staying within 3200-3600Mhz will likely keep your configuration close to the 3600Mhz version.
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iFitchy
03-30-2019, 02:32 AM #4

When using a 3700x with 3600Mhz, you can achieve a perfect 1:1 setup for the infinity fabric. If you prefer adjusting the RAM, staying within 3200-3600Mhz will likely keep your configuration close to the 3600Mhz version.

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budginglime6
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03-30-2019, 10:56 AM
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MCLK and FCLK values are flexible, allowing operation from 1333 to 4800mhz depending on your IMC capabilities.
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budginglime6
03-30-2019, 10:56 AM #5

MCLK and FCLK values are flexible, allowing operation from 1333 to 4800mhz depending on your IMC capabilities.

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