What does the MHz of RAM really mean? - Super User
Yes, it's the maximum number of clock cycles per second that the RAM operates on. With Double Data Rate (DDR) RAM, it actually communicates twice per cycle. So for DDR: 200 MHz clock …
What happens if I use RAM of a faster speed than the CPU supports?
May 14, 2014 · If the RAM run as a faster frequency then supported by the CPU it will be ran at the frequency that is supported. The simple fact is your unlikely to see a difference unless you …
Is it safe to use RAM sticks with different frequencies?
Dec 10, 2015 · The potential problem is not related to using different frequencies of RAM; any motherboard will fall back to the speed of the slower memory module (DIMM). The trouble …
Max CPU Memory MT/s VS MHz - Super User
Mar 28, 2022 · This means the advertised clock of RAM (e.g. 6000MHz) is not the memory chips clock speed, but the rate at which data is transferred to and from the RAM. So in practice the …
Can I install a module of 2666mhz RAM with a 3200mhz RAM as a …
Jun 10, 2021 · @QwertZ The chance of incompatibility would be slightly lower (as mentioned by LPChip non-matching sticks can sometimes refuse to work together), but you wouldn't …
memory - How to find max RAM speed supported - Super User
Jan 26, 2016 · I'm intending to add some RAM into my current laptop. I have tried and read articles about RAM (memory and speed). I understand that laptop uses specific RAM …
How do I interpret the specification of memory (RAM)?
Sep 9, 2024 · The numbers are in MHz, and represent the frequency of the clock signal at which the RAM operates (x2 for DDR RAM, so DDR2-800 is running at 400MHz). The DDR means …
memory - Is 3600MHZ RAM enough or 3200MHZ? - Super User
Sep 12, 2022 · For example 4000 MHz CL20 is worse than 3600 MHz CL16 (because 4000÷20=200 and 3600÷16=225). (And there's more timings than just CL, and with AMD …
What speed is my RAM currently running at? - Super User
Jan 9, 2021 · My RAM is rated at 3600 MHz. DDR4, 2 x 8GB, slots 2 and 4. In the BIOS, I have (I think) enabled XMP Profile 2. When I check CPU-Z, I get (I think) 933 MHz: FIGURE 1. When …
memory - How does RAM frequency and latency differ? How does …
An article from Toms Hardware does a very good job at explaining RAM timings. CAS, usually expanded as column address strobe (or sometimes as column address select), which refers to …