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Timing details for RAM in Ryzen 5000X models

Timing details for RAM in Ryzen 5000X models

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tornado5
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12-22-2023, 08:16 AM
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Hello everyone, I reviewed the YouTube video titled "The Best Memory for AMD Ryzen - A Beginner's Guide to RAM Performance." The presenter from Hardware Canucks mentioned that memory latency isn't a major factor when choosing RAM for the Ryzen 5000x series (around the 9:59 mark). Do you all agree? Could I simply opt for a CL16 3600MHz kit where timing isn't such a crucial consideration? I also shared another update today about finding cheaper options for RAM speeds like 16-19-19-39 versus 16-16-16-36. I posted again because this isn't a direct buying suggestion, as I follow the advice given. Just wondering if timing really has less impact on the Ryzen 5000x series now. Best regards, vikingen.
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12-22-2023, 08:16 AM #1

Hello everyone, I reviewed the YouTube video titled "The Best Memory for AMD Ryzen - A Beginner's Guide to RAM Performance." The presenter from Hardware Canucks mentioned that memory latency isn't a major factor when choosing RAM for the Ryzen 5000x series (around the 9:59 mark). Do you all agree? Could I simply opt for a CL16 3600MHz kit where timing isn't such a crucial consideration? I also shared another update today about finding cheaper options for RAM speeds like 16-19-19-39 versus 16-16-16-36. I posted again because this isn't a direct buying suggestion, as I follow the advice given. Just wondering if timing really has less impact on the Ryzen 5000x series now. Best regards, vikingen.

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12-22-2023, 08:38 AM
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Ryzen prefers faster memory speeds, yet timing isn't a major concern. Choosing between a 3200MHz CL16 and a 3600MHz CL18 setup would probably favor the latter. In practice, the gap is unlikely to be noticeable.
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12-22-2023, 08:38 AM #2

Ryzen prefers faster memory speeds, yet timing isn't a major concern. Choosing between a 3200MHz CL16 and a 3600MHz CL18 setup would probably favor the latter. In practice, the gap is unlikely to be noticeable.

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12-22-2023, 05:13 PM
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my view (and possibly controversial): it mainly impacts CPU-heavy titles at most around 20%. By the time you're fully CPU-bound on a Ryzen 5000 series, your FPS is likely high enough that it doesn't really matter much anymore. So if you're targeting a 5600X, don't waste extra $100 on 2 CL less RAM just for that—money could be better used elsewhere. But for a build like a 5900X, that extra $100 might make sense since it usually brings a few percent boost in performance, even though it's only a small fraction of the total cost. Still, only in CPU-bound games did I run 3600CL18 on my 3900X; I downgraded to 2666CL16 to reach 32GB. So far, everything feels normal and you're still enjoying your CPU-heavy titles without noticeable issues.
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12-22-2023, 05:13 PM #3

my view (and possibly controversial): it mainly impacts CPU-heavy titles at most around 20%. By the time you're fully CPU-bound on a Ryzen 5000 series, your FPS is likely high enough that it doesn't really matter much anymore. So if you're targeting a 5600X, don't waste extra $100 on 2 CL less RAM just for that—money could be better used elsewhere. But for a build like a 5900X, that extra $100 might make sense since it usually brings a few percent boost in performance, even though it's only a small fraction of the total cost. Still, only in CPU-bound games did I run 3600CL18 on my 3900X; I downgraded to 2666CL16 to reach 32GB. So far, everything feels normal and you're still enjoying your CPU-heavy titles without noticeable issues.

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12-23-2023, 03:10 AM
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Based on my small exposure, Zen 3 thrives on high speed and precise timing. Some people have told me that the 5000 series rarely reaches 2k fclk easily. On the other hand, I’ve spoken with a few who consistently hit 2K. My experience shows it’s not a big deal—it’s just very fast either way.
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12-23-2023, 03:10 AM #4

Based on my small exposure, Zen 3 thrives on high speed and precise timing. Some people have told me that the 5000 series rarely reaches 2k fclk easily. On the other hand, I’ve spoken with a few who consistently hit 2K. My experience shows it’s not a big deal—it’s just very fast either way.

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