What timings are good for Intel 13th gen?
What timings are good for Intel 13th gen?
DDR5-6400 CL36 is more than adequate. It doesn’t reach the absolute top speed, but it stays comfortably within the range where extra memory isn’t providing significant gains. In practice, swapping between DDR5-6400 CL36 and DDR5-7200 CL34 side by side would likely show only minor variations—around a few percent depending on conditions.
I’m wondering if @RONOTHAN## has the 6400c36 still available with a Hynix die, but it seems like saving much more than a 6400c32 package isn’t worth it. The 6800c34 option exists, though I’m not sure how reliable it is to get it working out of the box without extra tweaking. As for performance benefits, XMP RAM usually has poor timing and frequency compared to hand-tuned options, so the 6400c32 should be stable and need minimal adjustments. Feel free to upgrade later if you want to experiment with tuning and aim for a solid memory that doesn’t fall below 8000 alongside a good board.
For video editing, there will be a minor variation. Many editing tools don't depend much on memory timing or bandwidth, partly because GPUs handle most of the processing now. Tasks that usually gain from quick RAM—like simulations, code building, and file compression—benefit when the CPU works with large amounts of data stored in RAM. Even then, investing in more RAM or a faster CPU is only worthwhile in specific cases. Generally, it makes more sense to spend extra on higher performance components rather than just more memory.
which country are we talking about? where do you purchase from? You might discover something reasonably priced with solid specs like a 10000+ capable die, so you won’t run into RAM limits later. For future CPUs needing higher memory speeds, high CL RAMs aren’t always bad—they just don’t improve performance much and the included chips often aren’t great. You might want to steer clear of premium options above 6200 and stick with 6000 or lower unless you’re planning for very high frequencies. Early chips under 5600 might be around 16Gb RAM, while lower-end ones could be around 5500. Performance differences won’t be noticeable now, but if future CPUs demand higher speeds, you’ll notice a difference and may need to replace RAM depending on the required frequency. You can still get a 5600C46 kit or TeamGroup sticks, but I assume you won’t be adjusting RAM right away, so those aren’t my top picks either.
You're in Portugal, but Amazon Spain might offer better deals at the moment.