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Which of these RAM kits is faster?

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A) 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz with latency 19-20-20-40

OR

B) 2x8GB DDR4 3000MHz with latency 16-18-18-38

Help me decide I am confused!

 

A= (19/1800)*1000= 10,5555ns

B= (16/1500)*1000= 10,6667ns

 

conclusion: litterally the same.

A) 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz with latency 19-20-20-40

OR

B) 2x8GB DDR4 3000MHz with latency 16-18-18-38

Help me decide I am confused!

 

 

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B is also 20$ cheaper so is A worth the extra premium?

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There are graphs and charts out there which I am trying to find where there are severe diminishing returns once you get past a certain point when it comes to speed vs latency. If memory serves correctly, you generally want to go with highest possible speed with the lowest latency. I think the 3600 would be faster, but truthfully, negligible. 

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A) 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz with latency 19-20-20-40

OR

B) 2x8GB DDR4 3000MHz with latency 16-18-18-38

Help me decide I am confused!

 

A= (19/1800)*1000= 10,5555ns

B= (16/1500)*1000= 10,6667ns

 

conclusion: litterally the same.

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47 minutes ago, WhacKuum said:

A) 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz with latency 19-20-20-40

OR

B) 2x8GB DDR4 3000MHz with latency 16-18-18-38

Help me decide I am confused!

 

 

Theoretically speaking the 3600 Mhz one is faster, but you will likely only notice it on a Ryzen system, and you will likely have to overclock it to achieve those speeds.

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