The RAM runs a bit slow due to a clock that's a little off.
The RAM runs a bit slow due to a clock that's a little off.
He friend who understands computers seems concerned about this. You're using 3600 MHz RAM with a Ryzen 7 5800X3D and DOCP enabled, but the profile shows around 3604 MHz. Your older Ryzen 5 3600 warned you before turning on the new memory's DOCP because it needed perfect 1:1 sync with the clock speed, and it thought the 3604 was too high since the clock maxed out at 1800 MHz. You decided to skip DOCP, installed the new chip, turned DOCP back on, but still got the high speed warning. CPU-Z lists 3602 MHz while DRAM frequency is 1799.6 MHz—any advice would be appreciated!
RAM operates at double data rate, meaning its real speed is half what it claims. A 3200MHz chip actually runs at 1600MHz. This explains why experts like Dr. Ian Kutress emphasize MT/s instead of MHz, as that’s the true measurement unit (though many still use MHz out of habit). Regarding the 3602, it shouldn’t cause issues. Most Ryzen 5000 models (excluding APUs) can handle 1900MHz FCLK or higher, and 3800MHz is well beyond typical limits. You’re nowhere near that threshold, so everything should be fine.