So I just upgraded my RAM from
2x8GB 2666MHz to
2x8GB 3200MHz but it doesn't feel like an upgrade! It is the same in all tasks, nothing feels faster , I did some benchmarks and gaming but it is still the same scores... Is there something wrong? Is it because of timing?
Specs:
x570
Ryzen 7 3700x
2060 Super
Corsair RM650i
1TB SSD
If you were going from say 2133 or 2400 to 3200 then there would be a big difference in games, probably around 15-20fps, but 2666-3200 is around where diminishing returns kicks in and you will only notice around a 5-7fps difference in games that would be affected. Some games still gain higher fps from faster ram, but they are currently the outliers. The "next generation" of games may change all that and have increase performance from much faster ram.
From my own personal testing using 2x8GB at 3200 CL14 and 4x8GB at 3000 CL14, depending on the game, I either lost no fps or gained up to 5fps on my Ryzen 5 2600. I would say 5fps is hardly enough to matter if I'm already getting 60+ or 120+ fps.
Edit - I should also say that fps increased by ram speed is also affected by your platform and CPU and that you may get increased fps at up 3600MT/s, but likely not much more than 10fps max.