ram speed & proc speed
ram speed & proc speed
Hi guys, I'm working on my thesis now. Initially, I thought I could compare RAM speed with Proc speed for rendering audio, but I realized I was mistaken. My question is, if I overclock my proc to 3.8Ghz, what should the suitable RAM speed be? Thanks, I hope I get a quick answer because my lecturer is expecting it in 5 hours.
Initially it comes down to the specific processor being considered, as CPU clock speeds aren't the sole factor in determining suitable RAM. The actual limits are set by the CPU's memory controller and the motherboard. At the time of writing, most home computers commonly use DDR4 as their memory standard, offering RAM speeds from 2133MHz up to 4000MHz. Higher-end options like 3200 and 3600MHz are typical, while speeds above 4000MHz fall into heavy overclocking territory. These achievable rates for DDR4 depend on CPU and motherboard compatibility, which you can check on the manufacturer's website.
Initially it comes down to the specific processor being considered, as CPU clock speeds aren't the sole factor in determining suitable RAM. The actual limits are set by the CPU's memory controller and the motherboard. At the time of writing, most home computers commonly use DDR4 as their memory standard, offering RAM speeds from 2133MHz up to 4000MHz. Higher-end options like 3200 and 3600MHz are typical, while speeds above 4000MHz fall into heavy overclocking territory. These achievable rates for DDR4 depend on CPU and motherboard compatibility, which you can check on the manufacturer's website.
my configuration includes:
processor: AMD r5 2600
motherboard: MSI b450M Gaming Plus
ram: G Skill RipjawsV F4-2666C19-8GVR
According to Newtonius's previous comments, the maximum achievable memory speed is determined by the silicon within your personal CPU, specifically its internal memory controller. Many Ryzen 2000 models can handle 3200mhz without issues.
Adding to what Phaaze mentioned - your RAM operates at only 2666MHz, so if you were wondering about suitable speeds before, please dedicate some time to learn how to properly overclock RAM. Going from 2666MHz to 3200+ MHz can lead to system instability if not done correctly. It’s likely you’ll need to upgrade to faster RAM because such a significant jump in speed is substantial.
However, according to your motherboard's specifications, it supports RAM speeds up to 3466MHz, as demonstrated by Phaaze with a link.
my processor originally runs at 3.4 and I increased it to 3.8 (which is a 400 MHz boost). After that, I plan to upgrade my RAM from 2666 to 3000 with an additional 400 MHz.