AMD Ryzen 5000 Series - High Speed Memory Recommended? 3733MHz CL14 vs 3200MHz CL16 comparison

In this video I'll be comparing the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X under 2 different memory settings to see the difference and apparently the difference is almost none. Around 2% at some titles at most.

Just keep in mind that this applies to the current AMD CPU with Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU setup, things may be very difference if the GPU is of the RX 6000 series with Smart Access Memory in place, or higher end Nvidia RTX GPU.

No I'm not doing productivity benchmarks for the 5600X, this processor is for gaming purpose and I know for sure that for the tests I run these memory settings affect very little.

0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Benchmark result
0:54 - Improved architecture
2:18 - Is 4000MHz important?
3:00 - Shops may UPSELL memory to you
3:28 - 4000MHz kit - Rare and costs more
4:55 - Do not fret
5:17 - Some test settings are stupid
7:13 - Assassin's Creed Odyssey
8:20 - Far Cry 5
9:22 - Horizon Zero Dawn
12:20 - Shadow of the Tomb Raider
15:04 - Metro Exodus
16:49 - Ghost Recon : Breakpoint
19:38 - The Division 2

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[goldfries]

It came to my attention that some enthusiasts are nitpicking on this presentation, saying it's wrong and what not. I guess being enthusiasts means they often DO NOT understand what the average person is looking at.

You see, in this benchmark I gave you my settings. The comparison is WITHOUT any form of sub-timing changes and based on at RTX 3070 ONLY.

The purpose of this finding is to inform people that they shouldn't fret about their memory kit as it will still perform well, even the benchmark shows slight gains which is obvious that some more tweaking could result in more but again - do you want to fret over that little FPS difference by paying more.

[flodareltih]

you got to stop kickboxing mate, now about your video... you are the first of any other reviewer i have come across that takes into account testing memory in benchmarks, all those others with millions of subscribers had hours of benchmarks but none did a Ryzen 5000 review with different memory speeds and timings, for for that you are a bloody legend and nice work.

[AncientGameplays]

TImings themselves help more than the frequency per se, but all together can deliver a good boost if you're aiming for BIG FPS NUMBERS, otherwise you will be completely fine with 3200MHz CL16.
Finally getting the views you deserve man!

[WZDUM]

Exactly what I was trying to find. Thank you.

[bruno.hadlich]

Interesting how the CPU usage reduces with faster memories, probably its work finishes faster on the game pipeline execution.

[thomaschan]

Very helpful. I'm receiving my 5600x tomorrow and was wondering if my current 16GB Trident Z Rgb CL16 3200 kit would bottleneck it. Glad to see this video as it saves me money.

[wnx]

Thank you! Just what I needed. Guess I won't upgrade my RAM for the 5800x I bought, the difference in price doesn't worth the nearly negligable performance different. You are doing God's work mate. Thank you!

[robsarmiento]

It's amazing how you answered my doubt with this content you shared. Thank you very much!... Suscribed.

[johnzhou]

Thanks for testing ram. Great help when buying ram for Ryzen 5000 series.

[ikkeheltvanlig]

Good info explained well with important insight early in the lifespan of the new CPUs, thanks!

[sorcdjcop]

Interesting numbers but the CPU usage is about 20% less in the higher memory; so, if u use a 3080 instead a 3070, u will notice more FPS because ur GPU wont run at 100%. In this case, your GPU is at 100% already so u will not notice any difference (same that happens with hight resolutions).

[Columbus]

Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro at 3200mhz CL16 or Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro at 3600mhz CL18 for a RYZEN 5600x and B550 mother board ?
i'm not sure to have a big difference in game, i play at 1440p. Or 3D soft.
My graphic cards : RTX 3080

[sporadicentertainment]

Cl14 3600mhz 4x8gb is the sweet spot with tuned timings but I overclocked it to cl14 3733mhz 4x8gb for my Ryzen 9 5900x latency 56.1ns.

[MustafaAli-ribx]

Thx mate. U just spared me some $, I have 16gb 3200 cl16 and considered buying 32gb 3200 c14 and OC it which is overly expensive 325$, or pair of another 16gb 3200 cl16 100$

[emanueldumitru]

Hello @goldfries,
Did you use dual-channel 2x8 memory for both of the sticks?
If you've used dual-channel for just one of them, please point it out as the other one is in big disadvantage and your video may be misleading.
Thanks!

[MakeSht]

overclocked memory helps more on cpu bound games ... or medium settings.. 3600mhz cl 14 is enough ... for kick in with high end graphic than u see results. BUt sticks must be not overclocked.

[pixelshaketv]

Did you notice the higher CPU usage on the lower clocked memory?

[reavl]

The 1% lows is what is interesting for memory OC though, would've been nice to see that. Bandwidth and latency improvements help here, and helps with less framedrops and stuttering. This doesn't give that much information.

[eivindeliasson]

Basically, 4000 could be worth it, but you have to tune the subs with something like the ryzen dram calc, if you don`t you can basically buy a decent 3600cl16 kit and get basically the same performance :)

[xerzexxerz]

FLCK? without changin this in bios ( half of memory speed chosen or OC to) then the fabric clock doesnt change and acts like its the exact same.