What are the benefits of having faster RAM?

[Fgtfv567]

Pretty self explanatory, I think if you're using an APU, you get better results, but what other reasons are there?

[QueenDemetria]

Pretty self explanatory, I think if you're using an APU, you get better results, but what other reasons are there?

On a APU your iGPU will benefit from it, so more FPS or whatever. For "just CPU's", sweg(unless DDR2 or lower, then you see a slight performance bump with memory heavy apps).

[Tagiau]

The coolness factor of saying you have ram that is at 4000 unlike your other friend who is still using 800

[Gofspar]

rendering and on DDR4 anything lower than 2400 CL14 can lower frames in games.

Same with 1333 CL10+ on DDR3.

[Guest Kloaked]

Nothing, unless you're using integrated graphics. Tis just how it works.

[SPAS-ID]

Probably nothing else since diffrent Speed only effect for 2-5FPS In-Game

[Fgtfv567]

Does faster RAM really decrease rendering times?

[buddy_boyo]

Bragging rights

[Analog]

Does faster RAM really decrease rendering times?

 

Generally speaking, yes it does, but not much. Only a couple of percent and it depends what kind of software you are using for rendering. 

[Nena Trinity]

I made a guide that leads you to a benchmark!

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/449865-basic-ddr3-ram-guide-3/