Does the RAM's memory type depend on CPU?

AsholPurush · Dec 25, 2015

I saw in the specifications of intel core i5 6500 that their Memory Type is DDR4-2133.

Does this mean they don't support more that 2133 Mhz for DDR4 RAM? What will happen if I install a 2400+ Mhz RAM on my mainboard(say z170A).

DonkeyOatie · Dec 25, 2015

Any DDR-4 memory will run, it just won't run at more than 2133Mhz. I mess around with a lot of systems at school and use Trident X 2400Mhz DDR-3 memory. On some systems I can use it at 2400Mhz, on others, I can use it only at 1600Mhz, or even 1333Mhz, but it does function on all systems.

AsholPurush · Dec 26, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

I couldn't find any CPU that says 2400 or more for DDR4 RAMs. So does this mean 2133 MHz is the maximum frequency now?

BadActor · Dec 26, 2015

The RAM speed is determined by the motherboard you choose. The RAM speed listed for the processor is just for design specifications.

DonkeyOatie · Dec 26, 2015

With the right equipment you can get to over 4000Mhz on DDR-4 memory. AS we said, on that board, 2400Mhz memory will work and likely at 2400Mhz. you might be able to use faster memory too.

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