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AI info:Accuracy: This is largely accurate, especially for competitive gaming at 1080p. Lower CAS Latency (e.g., CL30) reduces memory access times, which can improve frame time consistency and minimum FPS (the "lows") in CPU-bound scenarios like 1080p gaming. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with its 3D V-Cache, is particularly sensitive to memory performance because its large cache works best when paired with fast, low- latency RAM to minimize bottlenecks in data transfer. Studies and benchmarks (e.g., from TechSpot or GamersNexus) show that tighter timings like CL30 at 6000MHz can yield 5-15% better performance in CPU-limited games compared to CL38, especially in 1% low FPS metrics critical for competitive gaming.
Context: The performance difference between CL38 and CL30 depends on the game and resolution. At 1080p, where the CPU and RAM are more likely to be the bottleneck, CL30 can noticeably improve smoothness. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU (e.g., RTX 5070 or 5070 Ti) takes on more of the workload, reducing the impact of RAM latency. For competitive gamers, CL30 is indeed a sweet spot for DDR5 at 6000- 640OMHz, balancing cost and performance.
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