Selecting RAM sticks involves choosing the right capacity and speed for your system.
Selecting RAM sticks involves choosing the right capacity and speed for your system.
CL represents latency, aiming for smaller values is ideal, though it may not be significantly noticeable during rendering.
High frequency outperforms low frequency, and lower capacitance is preferable over higher capacitance. Capacitance values change with MHz, so it's mainly a matter of comparing devices at the same frequency range. Additionally, there are four distinct numbers rather than just one, and the sequence 16-24-24-42 is slower compared to 16-16-16-36.
I don’t have enough context to suggest a specific model. Please clarify what you need help with regarding these models.
They all operate at identical speeds (2400 MHz), ensuring consistent transfer rates. The variation lies in CAS latency, meaning the model with the smallest number will experience the least delay. I can't be sure, but the impact on 3D rendering is likely minimal, so unless prices differ greatly, I’d choose the more affordable option. From a performance standpoint, opting for a faster frequency (like 3000, 3200 or 3600 MHz) could be better even with higher CAS latency. What @Bombastinator means is that CAS latency is expressed in clock cycles. A memory stick at 2400 MHz with 12 cycles and another at 3600 MHz with 18 cycles has the same total latency (10 nanoseconds).
Thanks! It seems your CPU is limited to 2400 MHz (i5 7500), right?