I'm upgrading my PC with an AM5 setup that includes an ASUS ROG STRIX B850-E motherboard and a Ryzen 7 9800x3d processor. I'm trying to decide between two RAM options:
1. 32GB Kingston Fury Beast at 5600MHz with CL40 for $270, available for immediate purchase.
2. 32GB Corsair Vengeance at 6200MHz with CL36, priced at $370 but I won't be able to buy it for another month, and I'm concerned that the price might go up by then.
Will going with the first option affect my performance significantly? I need to make a decision before prices increase! Thanks!
5 Answers
I'd go with the Kingston Fury Beast for $270. The performance difference between 5600MHz CL40 and 6200MHz CL36 is going to be small for most tasks, and you might not even notice it in everyday use.
Definitely pick the 5600MHz option for now and think about upgrading later if you need to. For the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, you won’t see a big performance boost with the faster RAM unless you’re benchmarking.
Go for the 5600MHz RAM, especially with your X3D chip. You'll get plenty of performance out of it without the premium price of the faster RAM.
Option 1 is the way to go! Unless you're really into benchmark chasing, you wouldn't notice much difference at all. The performance gain is minimal for standard usage.
I grabbed 32GB of G.Skill 6000 CL30 for less than half the current prices before everything skyrocketed. If you’re considering the AM5, maybe wait a little; it might be worth it, but the price hikes are real.
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