The 3200MHz RAM struggles to exceed 2400MHz.
The 3200MHz RAM struggles to exceed 2400MHz.
You upgraded your RAM and noticed a decrease in performance. Your current setup includes a 4GB DDR4 3200mhz kit with overclocking enabled. You've tried XMP profiles, EasyTune, and manual adjustments, but results have been inconsistent. It seems the system is limiting speed despite your efforts. Consider checking for firmware updates, ensuring proper power delivery, and verifying that all components are compatible. If issues persist, a hardware inspection might be necessary.
The first-gen Ryzen memory controller isn't great. With four sticks you're unlikely to exceed 2400 MHz. You might squeeze a bit more speed with some tweaks, but I don’t usually overclock. Even two sticks hit around 3200 MT/s, which is tough for the first-gen setup and often not achievable. Using just two sticks usually caps at about 2933 MT/s, which is the top you can expect without extra adjustments. The numbers labeled as MHz are actually MegaTransfers per second, so the real speed is half that—like 1600 MHz for DDR RAM.
Two sticks are more favorable for the memory controller compared to four sticks, this has been true before and remains so today.