[APU] Is upgrading from 1600mhz RAM to 2400Mhz worth it ?

[FShadow1998]

I have an A10-7870K APU with Gigabyte G1 Sniper A88X motherboard and I was wondering if upgrading from 1600Mhz to 2400 will give me any real world difference in gaming performance
edit: I'm using the integrated graphics on the APU

 

[Onefurrybanana]

Generally ram speeds aren't that big of a deal now a days, 1600 is plenty fast.. Of course if you were running something like 566 or something then yes i could see an upgrade but at this point no. You wouldn't really gain anything important unless your just bored and want to spend money i wouldn't. The first upgrade would be on that cpu.

 

[lucas_7_94]

No, sorry, you will not have any improvement upgrading the Mhz of frecuency.

But, post your whole system.

 

[FShadow1998]

RAM speeds affect the graphics performance directly for the integrated graphics on APUs

 

[twstd1]

yes, it will give you more FPS in games. Not a whole lot more but it'll help for sure.

 

[FShadow1998]

yes, it will give you more FPS in games. Not a whole lot more but it'll help for sure.

how much more FPS would I get though?
10%.... 20%.... ?

 

[rcald2000]

@Fshadow, If you're looking to improve performance, RAM speed is probably not the way to go. It would be extremely helpful if you posted your full specs, including your power supply mfg. and model #. Also, your budget is essential. Whether it's $50 or $500, please let us know and we'll help you.

 

[twstd1]

yes, it will give you more FPS in games. Not a whole lot more but it'll help for sure.

how much more FPS would I get though?
10%.... 20%.... ?

I don't even think it's 10%. But I do remember Jaystwocents doing a video about RAM frequency and how it affects APU performance. You should check out his channel and look for it.

 

[FShadow1998]

yes, it will give you more FPS in games. Not a whole lot more but it'll help for sure.

how much more FPS would I get though?
10%.... 20%.... ?

I don't even think it's 10%. But I do remember Jaystwocents doing a video about RAM frequency and how it affects APU performance. You should check out his channel and look for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv57qDXpEPU

I'd already watched the video and it seems there was a good increase in performance

 

[twstd1]

yes, it will give you more FPS in games. Not a whole lot more but it'll help for sure.

how much more FPS would I get though?
10%.... 20%.... ?

I don't even think it's 10%. But I do remember Jaystwocents doing a video about RAM frequency and how it affects APU performance. You should check out his channel and look for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv57qDXpEPU

I'd already watched the video and it seems there was a good increase in performance

I mean everyone is right that is saying a gpu would make more sense but if you've seen the increase that RAM can give you and think it's worth it then go for it. But if do plan on getting a GPU then I wouldn't worry about upgrading your RAM unless you're adding more.