I've been reflecting on the RAM I chose for my Ryzen build about a year ago. I picked a CL36 7200MHz kit over a CL28 6000MHz option. While I know that lower latency usually translates to better performance, I'm curious how it stacks up against RAM with a higher clock speed and higher latency. I searched for benchmarks, but most only compare latency at the same clock speeds. Any insights on this would be appreciated!
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The performance really depends on your CPU and motherboard. For Ryzen systems, low latency (like CL28) paired with speeds around 6000-6400MHz tends to do well, especially for gaming. If you're set on 7200MHz with CL36, you might need to do a bit of fine-tuning to see a noticeable benefit, and even then, it might not be as critical for performance software like gaming.
Thanks for that info! It’s fascinating how tuning can impact performance.