Which is better: more RAM or faster RAM?
Which is better: more RAM or faster RAM?
Having additional RAM only helps when you're utilizing at least 80% of your current memory. In such cases, higher-speed RAM is preferable.
Higher XMP speeds don’t always result in quicker performance for every application. Considering we’re discussing DDR4, I found an old article from Puget Systems that compared RAM speeds in Adobe Premiere Pro. For certain XMP improvements, app speed actually decreased. Clearly, this depends heavily on the CPU, RAM type, and the specific software being used.
xmp profiles are built directly into the RAM sticks.
They set the parameters that let each specific RAM package function at its claimed rate.
When using multiple kits, the xmp code inside each kit can vary, which may lead to problems because the motherboard needs identical configurations for all RAM modules.
With the right motherboard, you’ll have to adjust the settings manually.
Running several sticks or different kits typically requires higher-than-usual RAM voltage.
For gaming, speed isn’t usually a priority.
An older article suggests:
Don’t spend money chasing RAM speed for gaming on AMD or Intel
Revisiting the question every gamer asks when setting up a new gaming system: does RAM speed really matter?
www.pcgamer.com
And since RAM in gaming motherboards works best in dual-channel mode, a 2 x 16gb configuration would be ideal.