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Ram question: difference between cpu and motherboard support, performance?

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Hi, I don't know how to explain or formulate question, but for example:

CPU: I3 - 6100: Memory Types DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-

MB: GA-Z170-D3H: Support for DDR4 3466(O.C.) /3400(O.C.) /3333(O.C.) /3300(O.C.) /3200(O.C.) /3000(O.C.) /2800(O.C.) /2666(O.C.) /2400(O.C.) /2133 MHz memory modules

So if I add 3000 mhz ram to my system it's will performs better? There is direct relation between CPU and MB? Or 2133 Mhz memory it will be fine too?
 
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Faster DRAM will improve performance overall depending on what all you do, very handy for multi-tasking, and in some games. My clients are going to the 2800-3000-3200 range for best bang for the buck performance wise