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Running at a pace that's not optimal for the situation

Running at a pace that's not optimal for the situation

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AlwaysJulian
Member
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03-02-2021, 05:44 PM
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I just added 16 gb of new RAM (same brand and speed). I checked Task Manager and noticed it's running at 2400MHz instead of the expected 3200. The system has 32 GB total, including a Ryzen 7 5800x RX 6600 500W PSU (probably Windows 10 on an SSD).
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AlwaysJulian
03-02-2021, 05:44 PM #1

I just added 16 gb of new RAM (same brand and speed). I checked Task Manager and noticed it's running at 2400MHz instead of the expected 3200. The system has 32 GB total, including a Ryzen 7 5800x RX 6600 500W PSU (probably Windows 10 on an SSD).

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ashoelace
Junior Member
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03-03-2021, 03:50 PM
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Start with CPU-Z or HWINFO64 instead of Task Manager for accurate memory data. Verify if XMP/DOCP settings are active in the BIOS. Most DDR4 modules default to 2400 or 2133, not the higher speeds listed, so confirm the specifications first.
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ashoelace
03-03-2021, 03:50 PM #2

Start with CPU-Z or HWINFO64 instead of Task Manager for accurate memory data. Verify if XMP/DOCP settings are active in the BIOS. Most DDR4 modules default to 2400 or 2133, not the higher speeds listed, so confirm the specifications first.

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YodaStyle2001
Member
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03-10-2021, 09:16 PM
#3
I've always relied on TM to measure RAM frequencies, and it consistently gave accurate results. It seems checking with CPU-Z adds extra confidence.
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YodaStyle2001
03-10-2021, 09:16 PM #3

I've always relied on TM to measure RAM frequencies, and it consistently gave accurate results. It seems checking with CPU-Z adds extra confidence.

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John_Scarce
Junior Member
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03-11-2021, 12:06 AM
#4
CPU speed is accurate according to Task Manager, but there might be variations based on Windows version and hardware setup (a known long-standing issue). It’s likely running around 2400 unless XMP was disabled in BIOS. Make sure XMP is enabled in BIOS, set it to your RAM’s rated speed, then click "save & exit" to apply the changes and restart.
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John_Scarce
03-11-2021, 12:06 AM #4

CPU speed is accurate according to Task Manager, but there might be variations based on Windows version and hardware setup (a known long-standing issue). It’s likely running around 2400 unless XMP was disabled in BIOS. Make sure XMP is enabled in BIOS, set it to your RAM’s rated speed, then click "save & exit" to apply the changes and restart.

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Frau_Bubimann
Junior Member
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03-11-2021, 12:57 AM
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It's generally accurate about 90% of the time, though I've encountered cases where CPU and RAM overclocking don't hold up well. I remember seeing a screenshot suggesting my CPU was running over 43GHz when it was actually around 4.1GHz. There were also instances where XMP settings appeared to be off even though they were enabled. While it can happen occasionally, it's not reliable enough to fully depend on.
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Frau_Bubimann
03-11-2021, 12:57 AM #5

It's generally accurate about 90% of the time, though I've encountered cases where CPU and RAM overclocking don't hold up well. I remember seeing a screenshot suggesting my CPU was running over 43GHz when it was actually around 4.1GHz. There were also instances where XMP settings appeared to be off even though they were enabled. While it can happen occasionally, it's not reliable enough to fully depend on.