Hey folks! I'm curious about the advantages of using RAM that runs faster than 4800MT/s, especially since that's the highest speed most CPUs seem to support right now. Is memory above this speed mainly for overclocking purposes? I'm having a tough time finding CPUs that support anything faster than 4800MT/s DDR5. Also, I came across some RAM that can hit speeds of up to 7000MT/s! I even found Intel's Ultra lineup that can go as high as 8533MT/s. But if the average CPU sticks to 4800MT/s, does that mean overclocking isn't really an option? Should I just stick with 4800MT/s RAM?
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I’ve got RAM running at 7000MT/s even though my CPU doesn’t officially support it. It’s pretty neat to see those high numbers, and I think I only paid a small premium for that. If you’re looking to buy, I’d suggest getting RAM around 6000MT/s since that's worked well for me based on what I heard from a tech YouTuber.
CPUs can actually run faster than their officially supported memory speeds! Using XMP or EXPO profiles lets you easily overclock your RAM to its maximum speed. For Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series, DDR5-6000 is generally recommended for optimal performance, but they can handle even higher speeds. For Intel's 13th and 14th gen, DDR5-7000 is a solid choice, but going beyond that might lead to stability issues.
So it really is all about overclocking, got it! Thanks for clearing that up!
Did you actually overclock it to reach those speeds?