8700k memory speeds

[Insanity1999]

Hey all! 

 

Just wondering if 8700k will work with memories above 2666mhz out of box because I'm sure I've seen people with 3200mhz kits on 8700k

 

Is memory speed or memory storage more important for intel? Trying to decide if I want ryzen 2 or 8700k for gaming only 

 

Thanks for any advice!

[Emberstone]

I have run-of-the-mill G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 memory and it worked just fine on my Asus Prime Z370-A and 8700K. Absolutely no fuss. Just set XMP and reboot.

 

Intel doesn't really start getting finnicky until around 4000 MHz or so on Coffee Lake afaik, but don't quote me on that.

[porina]

Speeds from around 3000+ are not 100% depending on random things like which mobo and bios you use. This applies to both Intel and AMD side. Check what works for others on a given board.

 

I'd target the following in order of importance: capacity (enough for your uses, 16GB is safe if unsure), I'd always aim for a dual channel kit, then if possible get faster speed ram, and lastly lower latency might help.

[iiNNeX]

Yes, it will even work with 4133 and some higher too, just go into bios and enable XMP