Yes, it will affect performance.
Yes, it will affect performance.
Hello, your CPU and GPU overclocking is looking great so far. You're running at 3200MHz with a 2X16 setup on an i9-10900k and the ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero board. The cooling setup includes Arctic Liquid Freezer ii 360 AIO and Phantek T-30 fans with Noctua NT-H1 paste. You've hit 5400MHz at 1.403V and a max temperature of 68°C. While gaming at 5100MHz with 1.297V and 62°C is solid, adding RAM at 3600MHz CL14 could still offer some benefits depending on your system configuration. Let me know if you'd like more details!
Relative to a typical 3200MT/s CL16 package, the difference isn’t huge. For RAM overclocking, a 3600MT/s CL14 kit is likely the top choice for beginners—it offers a reliable B die configuration with an XMP profile that performs better than some alternatives (like 4400CL17). Depending on your workload, you could see a performance boost of about 5 to 15%, though most users report only 5 to 10% gains if you optimize timing settings. Considering the cost, it’s usually worth splurging only if you locate a used unit at a lower price.
It can impact certain areas. Small positive changes. Consider upgrading the CPU.