4 ways RAM speed affects more than just gaming

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People are quick to mention gaming performance when discussing high-speed RAM, but that's really only one of its main benefits.


While faster DDR5 RAM indeed translates to better frame rates, smoother gameplay, and improved responsiveness in demanding titles, it's worth noting the improvements you'll experience in other day-to-day computing tasks as well.



1) Web browsing

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Nowadays, several websites are packed with images, embedded videos, and interactive web apps, which demand substantial bandwidth from your RAM.


As a result, you'll notice sluggish performance as you switch tabs or scroll through complex webpages if you have slower RAM or you haven't enabled Intel XMP or AMD EXPO in your BIOS.

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Faster RAM can significantly improve your system's responsiveness when you're dealing with several tabs or windows, as it helps your browser manage your resources efficiently



2) Multitasking

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Since faster RAM reduces latency, your CPU can quickly access the information it needs to maintain peak multitasking performance.


Therefore, you can expect smooth transitions when switching between apps like Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Edge, OBS, and more. They're far less likely to hang, meaning your productivity sessions can be free from interruptions. Overall, faster RAM makes your PC more reliable under heavy load.



3) Video editing and rendering

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If you're a content creator, you will likely use editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. While these apps mainly benefit from a powerful CPU and GPU, they rely heavily on your RAM's bandwidth to scrub through footage smoothly.


If you have slower RAM, you'll experience stuttering when scrubbing through your timeline, especially if the original footage is at 4K or higher resolutions. Likewise, your PC may feel sluggish when you're previewing edits.



4) Virtual machine performance

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Virtual machines allow you to run another operating system on your computer using virtualization software.


If you've ever used virtualization software, you probably already know that the virtual machine feels a tad slower than your PC. With faster RAM, though, the guest operating system will feel more responsive, especially when launching apps.


In addition, you can expect faster boot times and smoother overall performance. It still won't be as responsive as your PC, but the performance improvement is noticeable nonetheless.



Source - XDA 


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