Question 32GB(2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16 vs 16GB(2x8GB) 3600MHz CL16 TridentZ?

[Erawdrah]

Greetings,

Right now I have G.Skill TridentZ 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL14 but I will be getting an RGB version and been wondering which one to get:

1.32GB(2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16
2.16GB(2x8GB) 3600MHz CL16

They're both G.Skill TridentZ RGB and I'm using 8700K with Maximus X Hero.

Thanks!

 

[SkyNetRising]

Depends on, how you use your system.
For pure gaming 32GB is overkill.

 

[Erawdrah]

Well, in terms of gaming? How much will I lose coming from 3200MHz CL14 to any of these options?

 

[SkyNetRising]

On Intel system - performance difference in games would be pretty much non-existent.
On AMD Ryzen system may be 1-2% difference in FPS.
https://www.techspot.com/review/1891-ryzen-memory-performance-scaling/

 

[Erawdrah]

Then I could easily go with option number 1

 

[Zizo007]

Well, in terms of gaming? How much will I lose coming from 3200MHz CL14 to any of these options?

Its not worth the upgrade as 3200 C14 is pretty close to 3600 C16. Most likely you will only see 1 fps increase in games, just stick with your current RAM. 16Gb is plenty for current and upcoming games. Save the cash and upgrade your GPU if its the weakest of your system. Your FPS will jump if you get a better GPU.

 

[logainofhades]

Pointless sidegrade, for gaming. Don't waste your money.