I'm curious about the impact of RAM timing on gaming performance. Specifically, is there a significant difference between using DDR4 3200MHz with 16 CL versus 22 CL? I'm running a setup with a 13400F CPU and a 6800XT graphics card, primarily at 1080p.
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If you're saving a good chunk of cash by opting for the slower RAM, that might be worth considering. I personally prefer having 2x16GB sticks with slower timings over a single 16GB stick that's faster. Plus, some people can manually tighten timings a bit, which can help minimize the performance gap.
Honestly, the difference isn't really noticeable in gaming. Unless you're playing competitively at really high refresh rates, it won't matter much.
Nope, there's not much difference at all. Unless you're a pro gamer on a super high refresh rate monitor, you probably won't see any real impact on your fps with those RAM timings.
Right? It's more about your overall setup and how you use it than getting hung up on RAM specs.