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Yes, you can use Intel XMP RAM with an AMD CPU.

Yes, you can use Intel XMP RAM with an AMD CPU.

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Milinia56
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07-21-2023, 03:59 PM
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I purchased the Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (16x2) 6000 MHz CL36 Intel XMP RAM for my 7800x3d and Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA. When the RAM arrived, I noticed Intel XMP support. Can I still use it with my build without issues, and is it possible to overclock it using a profile? The support page doesn’t mention this, but I saw a video suggesting compatibility. Will I encounter any problems because it’s XMP?
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Milinia56
07-21-2023, 03:59 PM #1

I purchased the Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (16x2) 6000 MHz CL36 Intel XMP RAM for my 7800x3d and Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA. When the RAM arrived, I noticed Intel XMP support. Can I still use it with my build without issues, and is it possible to overclock it using a profile? The support page doesn’t mention this, but I saw a video suggesting compatibility. Will I encounter any problems because it’s XMP?

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Lil_Shorty
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07-23-2023, 01:21 AM
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The board needs to handle both EXPO and XMP formats, which suggests it should function. RAM not being listed indicates they haven't verified it. Both XMP and EXPO are included in the specifications: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B65...LTRA/sp#sp
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Lil_Shorty
07-23-2023, 01:21 AM #2

The board needs to handle both EXPO and XMP formats, which suggests it should function. RAM not being listed indicates they haven't verified it. Both XMP and EXPO are included in the specifications: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B65...LTRA/sp#sp

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JuniorDS21
Junior Member
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07-23-2023, 04:47 AM
#3
The motherboard is designed to work with XMP and EXPO standards, ensuring compatibility.
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JuniorDS21
07-23-2023, 04:47 AM #3

The motherboard is designed to work with XMP and EXPO standards, ensuring compatibility.

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Magic_Wolf_
Senior Member
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07-23-2023, 05:31 AM
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Yes, most likely. Since both XMP and EXPO are overclocking, there's always a small chance the RAM will not run at its full speed. XMP and EXPO are simply profiles stored on the RAM stick. The profile tells the BIOS which overclocking settings to use to run the sticks at their rated speeds. There's nothing AMD or Intel specific to the RAM otherwise. The board supporting both simply means it's able to read overclocking settings stored in either format.
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Magic_Wolf_
07-23-2023, 05:31 AM #4

Yes, most likely. Since both XMP and EXPO are overclocking, there's always a small chance the RAM will not run at its full speed. XMP and EXPO are simply profiles stored on the RAM stick. The profile tells the BIOS which overclocking settings to use to run the sticks at their rated speeds. There's nothing AMD or Intel specific to the RAM otherwise. The board supporting both simply means it's able to read overclocking settings stored in either format.

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OmqDace
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07-23-2023, 10:20 AM
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It seems to function better now with newer BIOS versions. Earlier updates for AM5 boards often caused problems reading XMP profiles and led to instability when activated. But with a more recent BIOS, the issue disappears and performance improves.
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OmqDace
07-23-2023, 10:20 AM #5

It seems to function better now with newer BIOS versions. Earlier updates for AM5 boards often caused problems reading XMP profiles and led to instability when activated. But with a more recent BIOS, the issue disappears and performance improves.

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BRNT_TOST
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07-23-2023, 10:45 AM
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Thank you all!
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BRNT_TOST
07-23-2023, 10:45 AM #6

Thank you all!

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yangstone
Junior Member
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07-23-2023, 04:55 PM
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As long as the bios are current, I shouldn't run into any issues, should I?
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yangstone
07-23-2023, 04:55 PM #7

As long as the bios are current, I shouldn't run into any issues, should I?

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GoMigs
Senior Member
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07-25-2023, 12:05 AM
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Generally, the newest BIOS works fine, but sometimes it can encounter problems (as reported in forums). MSI's latest updates have memory support issues, though this is uncommon.
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GoMigs
07-25-2023, 12:05 AM #8

Generally, the newest BIOS works fine, but sometimes it can encounter problems (as reported in forums). MSI's latest updates have memory support issues, though this is uncommon.