XMP question
No, you don't have to set high performance first before enabling XMP. You can adjust XMP settings at any time during the process.
no
suggested setup includes an R5 3600 with an RX 6600 16GB, 3600MHz, and MSI Tomahawk Max motherboard.
they don't influence one another, the power plan doesn't manage memory configurations
They typically mark it as High for benchmarks, not a major variation.