CL latency RAM timings?

[danhulud]

Hello all, I have a little question about CL latency timings.

 

Is a stick of RAM with a CL latency of 9 'quicker' than a stick of RAM that has a CL latency of 10? Or is it the higher the number the quicker?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Citadelen]

The higher the CL value, the higher the latency which is bad. High frequency RAM generally comes with a higher CL value.

[TheDev]

its the delay in milliseconds between the memory controller and the flash chips

[danhulud]

1 minute ago, Citadelen said:

The higher the CL value, the higher the latency which is bad. High frequency RAM generally comes with a higher CL value.

 

Many thanks

[Citadelen]

Just now, danhulud said:

 

Many thanks

No problem!

[harrynowl]

Lower is better. You want as much frequency with a low RAM timing as possible. Unfortunately most newer high density kits are a bit slow (like HyperX Fury).