32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133MHz vs 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz?

[LucasMV]

So, I just built a new PC. I asked for the 16 GB 3200 MHz RAM, but the store didn't have that, so they gave me 32GB 2133MHz instead.

It's a Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) RAM.

Will I notice a difference in gaming or in general because of this? It's bigger memory vs faster memory, so I'm not sure.

In the box it says it's "low profile memory for high performance overclocking", does that mean that I can make it run faster?

If you need the PC specs, ask and I'll comment them.

 

[DSzymborski]

You'll get little benefit from having 32 GB instead of 16 GB on a gaming rig. Low-profile memory just means that it's not as tall, coolers with large heatsinks sometimes running into problems with taller RAM sticks.

 

[LucasMV]

And what about the 2133MHz vs 3200MHz speed difference? Will it be noticeable for gaming, with one being 32 and the other 16 GB? I know 32 GB isn't really needed, but I'm mainly asking if the speed difference will be a problem or not.

I should probably add that I already got the 32 GB 2133MHz kit, so I just want to know if I should swap it for a 16GB faster or if it's not really needed.

 

[TechyInAZ]

If it's an AMD Ryzen system, yeah that sinks quite a bit. Ryzen really loves high performing RAM for better FPS.

But if it's intel, don't worry about it.

If you want, you can overclock the memory to 2666 or 3000mhz and bump up the voltage to 1.35v.

 

[LucasMV]

It's an intel system. An i7-8700K. So I shouldn't worry too much about RAM speed for it then?