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Ryzen 7000 series RAM options

Ryzen 7000 series RAM options

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lizzard89
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03-03-2021, 04:15 PM
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The latest Ryzen 7000 series only works with DDR5-5200MHz RAM. Whether buying 6000MHz RAM matters depends on your needs—if you require the higher speed, it could help, but technically it won’t fit.
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lizzard89
03-03-2021, 04:15 PM #1

The latest Ryzen 7000 series only works with DDR5-5200MHz RAM. Whether buying 6000MHz RAM matters depends on your needs—if you require the higher speed, it could help, but technically it won’t fit.

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_Geqr_
Senior Member
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03-24-2021, 01:10 AM
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6000 RAM is compatible, and several options highlight the best RAM for AMD Ryzen 7000 chips. One recommendation is found here: which also clarifies the reasoning and helps you decide if it’s a good investment.
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_Geqr_
03-24-2021, 01:10 AM #2

6000 RAM is compatible, and several options highlight the best RAM for AMD Ryzen 7000 chips. One recommendation is found here: which also clarifies the reasoning and helps you decide if it’s a good investment.

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Riven109
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03-25-2021, 01:04 PM
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The standard RAM support usually has little impact since most CPUs handle memory faster than their official limits. No desktop CPU today officially exceeds 5600MT/s, but kits rated for 7600MT/s and above are available, as memory overclocking is common. The Ryzen 7000 series usually caps around 6100MT/s to 6400MT/s, making a 6000MT/s kit a solid choice for most builds. Whether it's worth it depends on your needs. These CPUs tend to be limited by the memory speed rather than the CPU itself, especially since they're often bottlenecked by the connection between cores and memory. A high-end kit might boost performance slightly, but it's usually not essential unless you're targeting specific applications. For reference, Guru3D's test of the 7700X gives a good sense of expected performance. If you're planning a build, a 5600 CL36 kit is a reasonable starting point, offering good value and flexibility.
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Riven109
03-25-2021, 01:04 PM #3

The standard RAM support usually has little impact since most CPUs handle memory faster than their official limits. No desktop CPU today officially exceeds 5600MT/s, but kits rated for 7600MT/s and above are available, as memory overclocking is common. The Ryzen 7000 series usually caps around 6100MT/s to 6400MT/s, making a 6000MT/s kit a solid choice for most builds. Whether it's worth it depends on your needs. These CPUs tend to be limited by the memory speed rather than the CPU itself, especially since they're often bottlenecked by the connection between cores and memory. A high-end kit might boost performance slightly, but it's usually not essential unless you're targeting specific applications. For reference, Guru3D's test of the 7700X gives a good sense of expected performance. If you're planning a build, a 5600 CL36 kit is a reasonable starting point, offering good value and flexibility.