What is holding back my pc?
What is holding back my pc?
Running your system in single-channel compared to dual-channel can result in up to 30% performance reduction in some titles. Observe the video at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nShVZJ5xW0Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nShVZJ5xW0Q) for a demonstration. On CSGO, this translates to a 100% increase in FPS, going from 120 to 240. Utilizing only one stick of RAM for a Ryzen processor is considered performance suicide. While the difference between 2666MHz and faster speeds like 3200/3600MHz isn't dramatic, it’s crucial to operate in dual-channel configuration.
Well that's good news. Why aren't they being used to their potential though? The frame limit is 144 fps and they're only on 60 percent usage.
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The video discusses optimizing PC performance, particularly for gaming, highlighting the importance of RAM speed and dual-channel configuration. He argues that using single-channel RAM with a Ryzen processor is detrimental, potentially leading to significant performance drops – up to 30% in some cases – due to the limitations of running systems in single channel versus dual channel. Specifically, he demonstrates how upgrading from 2666MHz to 3200/3600MHz RAM can increase frame rates by 100% on titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO), boosting FPS from 120 to 240. He stresses that using a Ryzen processor with only 2666MHz RAM is “performance suicide” and recommends at least 3000MHz for optimal results, emphasizing the significant impact of dual-channel memory configurations.
Have you looked at any reviews? There are loads of reviews showing 20%+. In this video AoS has about 40% difference, Tomb Raider is 42% and my 25-30% is about the average across the games.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_conti...e=emb_logo
This was also an Intel build and Ryzen is more sensitive to RAM performance.