The performance increase from DDR-2133 to 3000 is notable.
The performance increase from DDR-2133 to 3000 is notable.
I just purchased a Ryzen 5 3600 and an x470 board, but kept my old 16GB G.Skill DDR4-2133 RAM. Upgrading to DDR4-3000+ would likely give a noticeable speed increase, or I might save around $100. Here are the specs. Please note I can't overclock the RAM and the chips are heavily limited. The Ryzen 5 3600 uses Asus x470 Prime MOBO with a 16GB DDR4-2133 kit, paired with an RTX 2060 FE and a 650-watt gold PSU. Edited March 29, 2020 by Taco Annihilator Added power supply
The variation is clearly noticeable. 2133 moves quite slowly. The jump from 2666 to 3200 made me realize many stutters I used with 2666 disappeared.
It’s around a 433Mhz boost in effective clock speed. That would significantly reduce latency. The performance improvements are impressive enough to notice. Whether you invest is up to you. You definitely could play and live without faster memory, though.
Observing great solutions here! It seems the key lies in Ryzen setups with 2133 RAM. Using such a high-speed memory like 3200MHz actually limits performance gains and adds unnecessary expense. For a fresh build, around 3200MHz appears to be a solid sweet spot for maximum improvement based on what I've noticed. Tech Deals likely provided a solid comparison from my memory.
When reviewing older videos, comparisons to past performance may shift depending on test outcomes and the varying production speeds of new ICs. Typically, a 3600mhz memory with timing settings like 18-22-22-22 2T/1T CR at 1.350v works, but this is considered low quality and may cause problems on Ryzen systems. For optimal results with Ryzen, aim for 3600mhz at clock speeds of 16-16-16-16 with 1T CR and frequencies between 1.350-1.400v. Adjustments above 3600mhz, such as using 3466 at 14-14-14-14 1T CR with 1.350v-1.400v, can boost performance further. Exceeding 3600mhz brings benefits like reaching up to 4000mhz with Cas 16, but be mindful of CPU speed limits. Always test from the lowest supported frequency to see how it affects performance. Keep these factors in mind for accurate evaluation.
For Gen 1 (Zen) it varies by the job—Cinebench isn't much of a factor. The difference between 2133mhz and 3600mhz isn't huge, but for gaming it makes a big impact depending on the CPU workload. If I had my choice with a 2133mhz CL14, 3200mhz CL16 and 3600mhz CL18, I'd pick the top frequency available. With Zen, timing isn't as crucial as speed, so I can't really say much about it with Zen++.