Players who purchased DDR-2400 XMP back in the past and continued using the same setup up to today.
Players who purchased DDR-2400 XMP back in the past and continued using the same setup up to today.
Have you noticed any boost in frame rates in the latest titles using the same CPU and motherboard? By adjusting the RAM speed and timings, some players report noticeable improvements.
It depends on the number of cores and threads your CPU has, as well as their speed. Each thread requires memory access, so a powerful CPU with many fast cores will access memory more often. For example, an I7-6700K with 4 cores and 8 threads won’t show a big difference, but a 2700X with 8 cores and 16 threads does. The best approach is to test it, as RAM overclocking isn’t too complicated. Don’t worry about timing details. I used some generic RAM with a 2400MHz CLR to 3000MHz for daily use, reaching up to 3400MHz stably, but it needs more power. Just set the voltage to 1.4V. (Sorry for the English issues)
What processor do you have and did you achieve higher FPS with this RAM overclock?
I've upgraded to a 9600k at 4.8 and noticed around 15 to 20 fps improvement. The smoothest performance is with the stable setting, and now I experience less stutter compared to my previous setup. Back then, I was using an I7 3770 at 4ghz with DDR3, and between 1333 and 1800 fps was maxed out but felt less stable in frame rate.
Checking if the performance comes from CPU + RAM OC or just RAM OC. Good.
Using your RTX 3050, boosting RAM speed won't significantly improve performance beyond benchmark tests. The 3050 is generally slower than the 2060, meaning your GPU will likely be the bottleneck before the CPU or RAM. A Hardware Unboxed video discusses how RAM scaling diminishes with higher-end GPUs, and this trend will continue. While 2400 MHz RAM is still slower than your GPU, it won't noticeably affect gaming results unless you're playing in low or competitive modes where the CPU is the main constraint.
No, increased RAM speed isn't always better. It depends on other factors like latency and compatibility. For instance, a 4400MHz CL22 board runs slower than a 16GHz CL32 model. Similarly, CPUs under or above 3600MHz don't necessarily perform better. Faster RAM mainly boosts CPU performance, and a 11400 isn't powerful enough to handle an RTX 3050. They also have speed limits.