Yes, it's worth the upgrade.
Yes, it's worth the upgrade.
Considering the switch from 3000MHz to 3600MHz on your Ryzen 5 2600/Asrock B450M Steel Legend is worth it? Both are 16GB kits using duel channel. I intend to upgrade to a stronger CPU soon, though not right now. I checked Reddit, but opinions seem mixed. TIA
Insert a 5600x while updating the BIOS to ensure compatibility with your current 2600 model.
Using a Ryzen 2000 usually caps performance around 3600MHz at best. Most often you'll hit around 3200MHz, which is the typical maximum. The gap between 3200MHz and 3600MHz is roughly five percent, and the shift from 3000 to 3200 is even tighter. I wouldn't consider upgrading unless a new CPU and motherboard arrive, particularly with DDR5 becoming more common.
People have been very supportive and insightful, so let me share more about your setup. Your current configuration includes a Ryzen 5 2600 with an Asrock B450M Steel Legend, paired with a G.skill TridentZ RGB 16GB RAM (2×8GB at 3600MHz) and an RTX 2060 graphics card. You’re building this for a friend, and so far you’ve upgraded to an Asrock B450 Steel Legend 6700X Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (2×8GB at 3000MHz). Everything else is in place except the CPU. You’re considering trading kits and wondering if upgrading your CPU later will noticeably affect performance.
It’s not a good use of your money. That’s a huge expense with minimal return. On paper, you might see a small gain, but it’s hardly noticeable. Just stick with what you already have. Pushing RAM beyond its limits is frustrating, especially on Ryzen processors.