Ram
Ram
You either have sufficient RAM or you don’t. Unless you’re pushing your RAM to its limit, the key metric is speed, which doesn’t really affect how quickly games load. For quicker loading, consider switching to an SSD, though it won’t drastically improve performance for just game files and there’s often another limiting factor.
RAM serves mainly to store data once it’s loaded. The loading speed is mainly influenced by the time needed to transfer information from storage devices (HDD/SSD) to RAM and possibly the GPU’s VRAM. Usually, the disk is the bottleneck, though compression can affect CPU performance. For online games, network speed also plays a role. If you’re experiencing loading issues, focus first on the disk (and network), not just the amount of RAM. Insufficient RAM for your game’s data can cause frequent loading while gaming, leading to noticeable lag or stutter. Increasing RAM might help, but faster storage could be equally crucial. Stuttering can stem from many factors—CPU, GPU, disk, network, etc.—so it’s not always a clear sign of low RAM.