I'm curious about how the CAS latency (CL) affects performance when comparing two RAM options: 32GB of 6000MHz RAM with CL48 versus CL30. Specifically, how much of a performance impact would the difference in latency have? Also, would it be worth choosing CL30 RAM with a 9070 XT over CL48 RAM with an RTX 5070 12GB, considering both setups are paired with a Ryzen 5 7600 CPU?
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The CPU you're using matters a lot. Assuming it's the Ryzen 5 7600, the difference in RAM latency can affect performance, especially in certain tasks. For CL30 versus CL48, you might see a performance difference of around 5-10% depending on the workload. The 9070 XT is already ~23% faster than the 5070, so even with slower RAM, it should outperform the RTX 5070.
That's good to know! So, basically, even if the RAM isn't the fastest, the 9070 XT would still be a solid choice?