RAM performance doesn't match the claimed rate with all four slots active.
RAM performance doesn't match the claimed rate with all four slots active.
Hey there, I see you're dealing with a tricky RAM setup. Your system seems to work at 4000MHz with only two slots filled, but it struggles when all four are used. The error message drops and then restarts to 2133MHz, which might be the issue. You've tried different RAM kits and even swapped out your motherboard or CPU, so you're pretty sure it's not those parts. The RAM model you have is a Ryzen 7 5800X with G.SKILL kits, and you mentioned specific product links. Are there any other components you suspect might be causing the problem? Your help would mean a lot!
Filling all four slots presents a challenge for RAM under overclocking, as the listed speed is actually an overclocked figure. The situation gets worse with two separate kits that haven’t been verified to function well together when overclocked. Just adjust timing settings and raise DRAM/SOC voltage (if you’re confident), or lower the memory speed until it stabilizes.
It's simpler to use one rank configuration at full speed rather than a dual-rank setup. Ryzen doesn't depend on the number of sticks, and it doesn't cause stress. Running dual ranks on two sticks gives comparable performance, so it doesn't significantly improve over using four sticks. For the sake of it, I'm testing two different configurations.