So then how much does RAM speed and timings matter for gaming? The simple answer is – quite a lot. To check your current RAM speed you can use software such as CPU-Z (3600MHz XMP profile = 1799.6 x 2 since we are dealing with DDR – Double Data Rate). This process is tedious and requires quite a bit of understanding regarding PC overclocking in general, therefore, should not be attempted by novice PC users.
It is important to mention that CPU architecture also impacts the importance of RAM speed, for example, AMD Ryzen CPUs are a lot more dependent on faster RAM to produce the best experience for the user.Īlthough the newer 5000 Ryzen series and the general Intel lineup of CPUs are not as affected, faster RAM in any build will yield better, more stable FPS.ĭepending on the quality of the microchips in your RAM sticks you are also able to overclock your RAM speed and reduce latency (a.k.a RAM timings) for better overall performance. The measurement for RAM speed is in Megahertz, just like for your CPU therefore you can have an overall idea of how fast your RAM operates. The faster your RAM is the quicker it can perform such actions resulting in higher FPS in games or shorter durations for other workflow projects. RAM speed can be simply interpreted as the amount of time it takes the RAM you have installed in your computer to receive a command from the CPU and process it.
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