I'm curious about how much DDR5 RAM's latency (CL) and speed (MHz) actually matter when it comes to gaming and other productivity tasks like video editing or game development. I've read that the prices for RAM have skyrocketed, and I'm trying to decide whether to invest in 2x16GB 6000MHz CL30 sticks for around 1500PLN or settle for 2x16GB 5200MHz CL46 for about 1000PLN. Is the higher speed and lower latency of the 6000MHz CL30 going to make a noticeable difference in gaming and productivity software such as Adobe programs, DaVinci Resolve, and Unreal Engine 5? Are there specific situations where I would really notice the difference?
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In general usage, you won't really notice much difference in performance between CL30 and CL46 RAM, especially if you're not pushing your system to the limits. For gaming and multitasking (like having a game and a browser open), most people won't even feel the difference. If you're doing more intensive production work, you might get some benefits from faster RAM, but typical users like us probably won't see it. Honestly, if you're considering memory, getting more RAM (like 32GB) would be a smarter choice than just focusing on the speed or latency.
What if I'm just playing around with UE5 and editing simple videos? Would faster RAM help there?