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Your friend's i5 13500 supports higher memory speeds due to its support for DDR4 and compatible RAM modules.

Your friend's i5 13500 supports higher memory speeds due to its support for DDR4 and compatible RAM modules.

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jvdbreemen
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10-17-2022, 10:21 AM
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He friend recently installed an Intel i5 13500 and was impressed by its memory performance. Intel ARK for this chip lists a maximum DDR5 frequency of 4800MHz, but he observed his RAM running at 5600MHz in a screenshot from CPU-Z. It seems non-Intel K processors don’t support overclocking memory, or perhaps I missed something new. Intel ARK for 13500: https://www.intel.co.id/content/www/id/i...tions.html
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jvdbreemen
10-17-2022, 10:21 AM #1

He friend recently installed an Intel i5 13500 and was impressed by its memory performance. Intel ARK for this chip lists a maximum DDR5 frequency of 4800MHz, but he observed his RAM running at 5600MHz in a screenshot from CPU-Z. It seems non-Intel K processors don’t support overclocking memory, or perhaps I missed something new. Intel ARK for 13500: https://www.intel.co.id/content/www/id/i...tions.html

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Listonosz_Pat
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10-17-2022, 05:17 PM
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The non-K chips can be fully unlocked for memory overclocking if the board allows it. They don’t perform well because they have a fixed VCCSA, limiting speeds to around 6200MT/s on 4 DIMM boards and about 6800MT/s on 2 DIMM boards. However, reaching up to 5600MT/s is possible with these chips.
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Listonosz_Pat
10-17-2022, 05:17 PM #2

The non-K chips can be fully unlocked for memory overclocking if the board allows it. They don’t perform well because they have a fixed VCCSA, limiting speeds to around 6200MT/s on 4 DIMM boards and about 6800MT/s on 2 DIMM boards. However, reaching up to 5600MT/s is possible with these chips.

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AntonioGaymer
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10-18-2022, 02:28 AM
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Got it, thanks!
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AntonioGaymer
10-18-2022, 02:28 AM #3

Got it, thanks!

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tensaimicky
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10-19-2022, 02:38 AM
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In recent generations, some DRAM performance exceeds specifications on non-K CPUs. Earlier models couldn't achieve this.
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tensaimicky
10-19-2022, 02:38 AM #4

In recent generations, some DRAM performance exceeds specifications on non-K CPUs. Earlier models couldn't achieve this.

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xxuhuy
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10-19-2022, 04:02 AM
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Throughout my experience you've been able to boost memory speeds on Z-series boards even when using non-K processors. This capability comes from the chipset itself, not the CPU. With Rocket Lake you also found memory overclocking possible on B560 boards. I’m not sure if they first added this feature or when it became available, as non-Z boards aren’t common in my usage.
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xxuhuy
10-19-2022, 04:02 AM #5

Throughout my experience you've been able to boost memory speeds on Z-series boards even when using non-K processors. This capability comes from the chipset itself, not the CPU. With Rocket Lake you also found memory overclocking possible on B560 boards. I’m not sure if they first added this feature or when it became available, as non-Z boards aren’t common in my usage.

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TessBru
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10-19-2022, 12:49 PM
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From your screenshot, the RAM operates at 2800MHz instead of 5600MHz. (Double Data Rate) The memory controller reports 1400MHz, which equals 2800MHz when doubled. That said, the motherboard can handle RAM speeds up to 7200MHz.
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TessBru
10-19-2022, 12:49 PM #6

From your screenshot, the RAM operates at 2800MHz instead of 5600MHz. (Double Data Rate) The memory controller reports 1400MHz, which equals 2800MHz when doubled. That said, the motherboard can handle RAM speeds up to 7200MHz.