How to OC memory for Ryzen

[AYDANN6ix9ine]

So I want to optimize my Ryzen CPU by overclocking memory and I want to know how should I OC the memory. My original kit is a dual channel of kit of 3000mhz running at CAS latency 16 and 16-18-18-38 timings. I did OC the memory to 3200mhz and thought that that was good but upon further research, I realized that latency and timings is what really matters. So which would run better, the RAM at 3200mhz with the timings listed above or RAM at 2933mhz with timings latency like 15 and timings of 15-17-17-37? Would it be possible to push CAS Latency of 14 or that would be too much of an overclock? Also, would I have to increase voltage significantly to lower timings?

[Cyracus]

3200 CL 16 is faster than 2933 CL 15, here's a basic calculator for ya https://notkyon.moe/ram-latency.htm

[191x7]

As far as I know, ryzen profits the most from increasing the frequency since the speed of the infinity fabric is related to it.

[nick name]

You're gonna want that 3200 over the 2933 at those timings.  And yes, you'll need to expect to higher voltages for higher speeds and or tighter timings.  Have you tried the 1usmus DRAM Calculator yet?

 

https://www.overclock.net/forum/13-amd-general/1640919-dram-calculator-ryzena-1-4-0-1-overclocking-dram-am4-307.html

[AYDANN6ix9ine]

Also, what if I run lower timings with 3200mhz? 

[nick name]

2 minutes ago, AYDANN6ix9ine said:

Also, what if I run lower timings with 3200mhz? 

Yes, more voltage.  If you're running a Hynix kit then you won't get much more in the timing department, but you might get yourself up to 3400MHz.  

[Cyracus]

1 minute ago, AYDANN6ix9ine said:

Also, what if I run lower timings with 3200mhz? 

if timings kept the same and you raise the MHz ram gets faster, if MHz kept the same and you lower timings ram gets faster.