Unstoppable: DDR400 vs. Rambus

Conclusion: DDR400 Outperforms RDRAM (PC800) - Much Depends On The Chipset

Out tests with hand-picked memory modules ranging from DDR400 to RDRAM (PC1200) show that, with an identical system configuration, a performance boost of almost 50% is possible. Note here that this is in combination with the same processor. While DDR200 brings up the rear of the performance ranks, RDRAM with 533 MHz and 600 MHz reach the top performance levels.

The results of the SiSoft Sandra 2002 Memory Benchmark speak for themselves.

At the moment, the price for Rambus memory is quite inexpensive, so it's worthwhile to consider buying or putting together the corresponding systems. Rambus still has a right to claim a share of the market, which is evidenced by the fact that numerous motherboard manufacturers, such as Asus, Aopen, Biostar, MSI and Iwill, will soon be coming out with boards that support RDRAM. The reason for this is that in many stores, a PC800 module costs less than DDR333 memory with CL2. However, this development should not be overestimated.