I'm upgrading my partner's PC with some older DDR4 RAM from my previous build. They have an R5 3600 CPU, and I'm considering using a 4x4GB kit running at 2400MHz. I know this speed is on the lower end for AMD, but I've seen benchmarks showing minimal differences in games, particularly for titles like Valorant. My question is: considering that the R5 3600 supports dual channel, am I going to see any noticeable performance differences between using a 4x4GB kit versus a 2x8GB kit if I enable XMP?
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Using 4x4GB can be less stable than 2x8GB, especially when you overclock or enable XMP. Dual channel typically offers more stability, which could be important for your setup.
It really depends on your motherboard and CPU compatibility. The R5 3600 can work well with 3600MHz in dual channel, but make sure your motherboard, like the ASUS Prime B550 you've mentioned, supports the speed and configuration.
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