1866 or 2133 RAM?

madrooster · Mar 30, 2012, 06:37 PM

Hi All,

What would be faster in benchmarks (Sandra/AIDA64 etc etc.)?

2133MHz @ 11-11-11-30 or 1866MHz @ 9-10-9-28

Eg. G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR...
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR...

fullinfusion · Mar 30, 2012, 06:47 PM

not really sure but id think the 2133 kit would be better

theoneandonlymrk · Mar 30, 2012, 06:47 PM

2133 is still going to give higher bandwidth on an intel system plus it may OC higher

fullinfusion · Mar 30, 2012, 06:50 PM

but it all depends on the sticks too...

My mushkin 1600mhz @6-8-6 are faster then a set of 1866MHz sticks @ 9-11-9

n-ster · Mar 30, 2012, 06:51 PM

on intel probably 2133 IMO, but they are very similar

NdMk2o1o · Mar 30, 2012, 07:55 PM

If these are for your p67 rig I would recommend getting a set of Ripjaws 1600mhz as most sets will OC to 1866mhz and any higher than that there is little/no benefit. Also paying a premium for 1866/2133 on 1155 isn't worth the minute gains

n-ster · Mar 30, 2012, 07:59 PM

I would go with the 48$ Samsung RAM to OC it for fun but thats just me

Batou1986 · Mar 30, 2012, 08:02 PM

I would look at a good price that's rated for your motherboards speed and if its only like $10~$20 more or the same price for something faster it will give you some headroom for oc or future upgrade.
Also lower latency>higher speed always.

LagunaX · Mar 30, 2012, 08:07 PM

get the $48 Samsung 30nm kit 2x8gb.
Then you can run 1866 8-9-9-21 or 2133 9-10-10-28 1T.
Either way you win.
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=159320

LagunaX · Mar 30, 2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batou1986

I would look at a good price that's rated for your motherboards speed and if its only like $10~$20 more or the same price for something faster it will give you some headroom for oc or future upgrade.
Also lower latency>higher speed always.

Actually for Intel Sandy Bridge higher speed > lower latency.

I can run some AIDA64 screenies when I get home a lot later...

NdMk2o1o · Mar 30, 2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n-ster

I would go with the 48$ Samsung RAM to OC it for fun but thats just me

+1

happita · Mar 30, 2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LagunaX

Actually for Intel Sandy Bridge higher speed > lower latency.

I can run some AIDA64 screenies when I get home a lot later...

I'm interested in seeing those screenies please

LagunaX · Mar 30, 2012, 08:39 PM

You guys can look here for now:

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/S...V-3V4G3/7.html
When I get to it a lot later I'll do the screens.

NdMk2o1o · Mar 30, 2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LagunaX

You guys can look here for now:

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/S...V-3V4G3/7.html
When I get to it a lot later I'll do the screens.

There's a 2000MB/s difference between 1600/2200mhz, like I said unless you're benching then anything above 1600/1866 has no real world difference and the difference in cost between 1600mhz RAM and 2200mhz doesn't make for a compelling reason to buy higher clocked RAM, not on 1155 anyway.

n-ster · Mar 30, 2012, 09:47 PM

OP wants to know which are faster in benchmarks....

LagunaX · Mar 30, 2012, 10:04 PM

Ok here you go, AIDA64 2500k @ 4.8ghz, 2x4GB DDR3:

1600 8-8-8-24

1866 9-10-9-28

2133 11-11-11-30

AND $48 Samsung 30nm kit lowest timings for 1866 and 2133:

There you go!

ckoons1 · Mar 30, 2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LagunaX

get the $48 Samsung 30nm kit 2x8gb.
Then you can run 1866 8-9-9-21 or 2133 9-10-10-28 1T.
Either way you win.
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=159320

link to buy please

thx

n-ster · Mar 30, 2012, 10:27 PM

SAMSUNG 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600...

LagunaX · Mar 30, 2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckoons1

link to buy please

thx

Actually if you already have the Mushkin Blackline 2x4GB kit like I do as well, there won't be a difference in benchmarks for the Mushkins at 9-11-10-27 1T 2133 vs. the Samsungs at 9-10-10-28 1T.
But you'll be able to run the Samsung at 1.55v vs. the Mushkin at 1.65v.

n-ster · Mar 30, 2012, 10:39 PM

remember though, with the Samsung it's not guaranteed, but it can be a cheap addition to your current RAM to run at the same speeds

ckoons1 · Mar 30, 2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n-ster

SAMSUNG 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600...

thx pal, are the 2x8gb available?

n-ster · Mar 31, 2012, 12:17 AM

nope

madrooster · Mar 31, 2012, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LagunaX

Ok here you go, AIDA64 2500k @ 4.8ghz, 2x4GB DDR3:

1600 8-8-8-24
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...g69/1600c8.jpg

1866 9-10-9-28
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...g69/1866c9.jpg

2133 11-11-11-30
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...69/2133c11.jpg

AND $48 Samsung 30nm kit lowest timings for 1866 and 2133:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...69/1866cSp.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...g69/2133c9.jpg

There you go!

Thanks!

Precisely what I wanted to see. Looks like considering they are the same price the 2133 @ 11-11-11-30 will be faster than the 1866 @ 9-10-9-28.

Yo_Wattup · Mar 31, 2012, 06:55 AM

my 1600 gskill kit does 1866 at 8-9-9-24... havent tried 8-9-9-21.. might do it...

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