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    Does CPU IMC limit ram speed?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by afterdark, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. afterdark

    afterdark Notebook Geek

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    My computer's IMC is rated at 1333mhz. If I purchase RAM that is 1600 or 1866mhz, would it run at those speeds or at 1333mhz?
    Is it better to match the ram speed with the IMC speed for optimal performance?
     
    afterdark, Apr 19, 2012
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I'm not sure on the design, but the IMC will run at memory frequency or core frequency, so in either case it is never in sync, or always in sync. 1600 tends to be the sweet spot for these CPUs.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 19, 2012
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