Dual Channel memory vs Quad (4930k)

natty_king · April 21, 2014, 18:54

Hi all,

I'm quite new to CFD and hardware, and I've been lurking around a bit on here and what I can gather is that memory is often more important than the processor (depending on if it can handle dual or quad channel).

So I have a 4930k and dual channel 1600MHz ram.

Can anyone give me an idea of performance increase if I moved to say 2400MHz quad channel ram?

Assuming I sell my current ram it would cost around £80 to make the upgrade.

Thanks in advance!

Andrew

CapSizer · April 22, 2014, 09:25

As ever this is going to depend on a lot of factors, such as software and problem size, but chances are good that you will see a doubling of performance. A 4930K with only two DIMMS was never a good idea.

April 21, 2014, 18:54	Dual Channel memory vs Quad (4930k)	#1
natty_king New Member andrew Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4 Rep Power: 12	Hi all, I'm quite new to CFD and hardware, and I've been lurking around a bit on here and what I can gather is that memory is often more important than the processor (depending on if it can handle dual or quad channel). So I have a 4930k and dual channel 1600MHz ram. Can anyone give me an idea of performance increase if I moved to say 2400MHz quad channel ram? Assuming I sell my current ram it would cost around £80 to make the upgrade. Thanks in advance! Andrew

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April 22, 2014, 09:25		#2
CapSizer Senior Member Charles Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	As ever this is going to depend on a lot of factors, such as software and problem size, but chances are good that you will see a doubling of performance. A 4930K with only two DIMMS was never a good idea.