Yes, there is a difference.

airborn7782
Junior Member

09-10-2016, 07:59 PM

Most people understand why Ryzen 3rd gen CPUs prefer quicker memory speeds. I’m using a Ryzen 3 3100 with a tight budget, opting for 16 GB of RAM at 3200 MHz. How much does this change compared to 3000 MHz? I’m curious if the difference really impacts performance or if it’s just a minor upgrade. Would spending extra on this be worth it for just a 200 MHz boost in FPS?

airborn7782

09-10-2016, 07:59 PM #1

McGamerPro2000
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09-15-2016, 06:47 AM

and what are the timings for both?

McGamerPro2000

09-15-2016, 06:47 AM #2

and what are the timings for both?

Kyaboy800
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09-15-2016, 08:45 AM

Both cl16

Kyaboy800

09-15-2016, 08:45 AM #3

Both cl16

Bobster64HD
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09-15-2016, 03:46 PM

What is the cost? Or what's the price variation?

Bobster64HD

09-15-2016, 03:46 PM #4

What is the cost? Or what's the price variation?

zLeoZiin
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09-22-2016, 09:19 PM

Then the variations won’t be massive. If you can’t pay the 3200, you won’t be missing out much. However, if you can, opt for the 3200 cl16 kit.

zLeoZiin

09-22-2016, 09:19 PM #5

Then the variations won’t be massive. If you can’t pay the 3200, you won’t be missing out much. However, if you can, opt for the 3200 cl16 kit.

c_x_y
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09-22-2016, 10:15 PM

Sure, I can explain the FPS difference. It refers to how many frames per second the game runs smoothly. A higher FPS means a faster and more responsive experience.

c_x_y

09-22-2016, 10:15 PM #6

Sure, I can explain the FPS difference. It refers to how many frames per second the game runs smoothly. A higher FPS means a faster and more responsive experience.

IcemanLFC
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09-22-2016, 10:38 PM

And I didn't say they were both running on dual channel.

IcemanLFC

09-22-2016, 10:38 PM #7

And I didn't say they were both running on dual channel.

basile2004
Junior Member

09-22-2016, 11:35 PM

It would take some effort to search for "Google Ryzen memory frequency benchmark" and review the findings. The article from Guru3D discusses how AMD Ryzen RAM scaling affects games.

basile2004

09-22-2016, 11:35 PM #8

It would take some effort to search for "Google Ryzen memory frequency benchmark" and review the findings. The article from Guru3D discusses how AMD Ryzen RAM scaling affects games.

Darkbandit92
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10-03-2016, 07:21 AM

To maximize savings, the 2666 remains a viable option. You can easily boost it to 3000, and if lucky, even 3200. Check recent reviews about its overclocking potential; memory expansion is now straightforward. Most modules can advance one level, so you’ll receive a 3000 for the original 2666 price.

Darkbandit92

10-03-2016, 07:21 AM #9