Is 6000MHz C36 DDR5 memory too much for 12600KF with XMP?

[themikinico]

I am getting a new system and will get the 12600KF (as it was very cheap compared to 13600KF) and was wondering whether having DDR5 6000MHz C36 is too much for the processor even with XMP allowed.
I'm not looking to do manual overclocking myself.
I got a MSI Tomahawk Z690 DDR5 motherboard already (and 750W RMe Corsair PSU)
This is my RAM: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BZHTVHN5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(NOTE: I posted this also in the Cooling & Overclocking since I wasn't sure which would be the best forum)

 

[P4-630]

was wondering whether having DDR5 6000MHz C36 is too much for the processor even with XMP allowed.

What do you mean "too much".

I'm running a i7 12700K , Z690 with 32GB DDR 5 6000 C36.

It will be a good combo.

 

[ir_cow]

You'll be fine for single-rank stuff for sure.

 

[themikinico]

What do you mean "too much".

I'm running a i7 12700K , Z690 with 32GB DDR 5 6000 C36.

It will be a good combo.

Oh by too much I meant whether it would be unstable (I saw in multiple places mentions that if you have too much RAM for your CPU to handle it will slow your system down)

Thanks for the feedback!

You'll be fine for single-rank stuff for sure.

Thanks for the response, I looked up what single/dual rank meant but I'm not sure I fully grasped it. With the two RAM sticks I sent put on the recommended motherboard slots, it would be single-rank?

 

[ir_cow]

2x 16, 2x 24 are single-rank
2x 32, 2x 48 are dual-rank.

Assuming it's 32GB of DDR5-6000, you will be okay. Plug n play. Since it's Z690 Motherboard and 12th gen, you'll probably max out at 6400 for that setup.

I would update the Motherboard BIOS as well. Small performance improvements and memory compatibility.

(I saw in multiple places mentions that if you have too much RAM for your CPU to handle it will slow your system down)

Not a thing. It will either not boot and or be unstable. Example is filling all 4 slots or in your setup using high freq dual-rank memory.

Unless by slowing down actually means running slower memory so it doesn't crash the computer. Than yes, kinda. Slower memory can impact game performance.

 

[P4-630]

Or just check the motherboard memory QVL and buy a memory kit that has been tested to run at their XMP speeds on your board.

Thought these issues were more with AMD...

 

[bonehead123]

It will be a fine combo, as long as you hold it right, hehehehehe

Sorry, couldn't resist....

 

[themikinico]

2x 16, 2x 24 are single-rank
2x 32, 2x 48 are dual-rank.

Assuming it's 32GB of DDR5-6000, you will be okay. Plug n play. Since it's Z690 Motherboard and 12th gen, you'll probably max out at 6400 for that setup.

I would update the Motherboard BIOS as well. Small performance improvements and memory compatibility.


Not a thing. It will either not boot and or be unstable. Example is filling all 4 slots or in your setup using high freq dual-rank memory.

Unless by slowing down actually means running slower memory so it doesn't crash the computer. Than yes, kinda. Slower memory can impact game performance.

Ok I see thank you for the advice!

 

[OkieDan]

Perhaps you heard 4x dual-rank running slower due to IMC limitations?

 

[themikinico]

Perhaps you heard 4x dual-rank running slower due to IMC limitations?

Yep I did, i got 2x 16GB in the end and it works well, thanks!