4*2 GB ram or 1*8 GB ram which is better with 3rd gen pro?


  1. Posts : 53
    Ultimate 32bit
       #1

    4*2 GB ram or 1*8 GB ram which is better with 3rd gen pro?


    Guys,I was wondering which will have better performance with pro:core i5 3470
    1)4x2 gb ram ddr3 1600mhz or 1x8gb ram ddr3 1600mhz?cause my pro have dual channel memory feature .How much % will difference?
    2)How much performance difference in % between 8gb 1333mhz and 1600mhz?
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  2. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #2

    Hi Fahad

    If your motherboard supports dual channel go with dual channel . It is better on performance . Think of it as 2 lanes on the road instead of just one . More cars could pass through with two lanes same thing with dual memory . More data could go back and forth .
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  3. Posts : 3,300
    Win7 Home Premium 64x
       #3

    I agree.

    Multi-channel memory architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    unless you are planning on getting another 8GB stick or anything. this would only be useful though for heavy graphics and video processing.
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  4. Posts : 2,973
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1
       #4

    If you are wanting a total of 8GB, I'd go with a 2x4GB kit. 8GB of 1600MHz RAM would be your best bet.
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