A few years back, the effect of fast memory was minimal in games, however, with the introduction of Ryzen processors, things changed drastically. Ryzen 5 3400G especially is a chip that benefits even more than the Ryzen processors without an integrated GPU.
Even in 2022, Ryzen 5 3400G still remains one of the best choices that can play most games without breaking the bank. Ryzen 3400G depends upon the RAM kit you use inside your PC and therefore, it will affect gaming performance, even more, when you try different RAM sticks.
While most Ryzen processors today are compatible with 3200MHz out of the box, Ryzen 5 3400G supports 2933MHz. However, you can easily go inside to bios to overclock your RAM kit and increase the performance for free.
In this post, I will list the top 4 RAM kits you should use to gain maximum gaming performance and enjoy smoother gaming than ever before.
Model- BL2K8G30C15U4B
Specifications
- 2x 8GB
- Frequency: 3000MHz
- CL Timings: 15-16-16-35
- LED: No
One of the most affordable yet powerful enough memory modules for Ryzen is available from Crucial. This RAM stick is clocked at 3000MHz and features a Cache Latency of 15 which is the ideal timing for fast speeds. There are a lot of different RAM sticks that have the same 3000MHz of speed but don’t just go and buy them because their Cache Latency may be higher than 15 which will reduce the performance.
Aesthetically, it is not as pleasing as RGB memory modules but I would rather sacrifice looks for performance as it is what matters at the end of the day. Good thing is that its height is short and will not pose any problem in installing big CPU coolers.
Model- CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
Specifications
- 2x 8GB
- Frequency: 3200MHz
- CL Timings: 16-18-18-36
- LED: No
Corsair Vengeance LPX memories are the most popular and among the most sold memory kits. The reason behind it is great value for money. Many RAM kits cost $10-$30 more than this one for the same specs. It is also cheaper because it doesn’t feature any RGB LEDs but that’s fine as it is saving you a few bucks.
It features 3200MHz which has been shown to be the ideal clock frequency for Ryzen 5 3400G. The CL timings as you can see from above are 16-18-18-36 which are tight. Therefore, this kit will prove itself to be worthy of gaming performance. Just like the Crucial Ballistic RAM stick mentioned above, it is short in height for easy installation.
Model- BL2K8G36C16U4BL
Specifications
- 2x 8GB
- Frequency: 3600MHz
- CL Timings: 16-18-18-38
- LED: Yes, RGB
Going above 3200MHz we have either 3466MHz or 3600MHz RAM. The difference between them won’t be great except if the Cache Latency is different. Again, from Crucial we have a fantastic RAM kit that features 3600MHz clock speed that is not only perfect for Ryzen 3400G but also for Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series processors.
It features very ideal timings of 16-18-18-38 and RGB LEDs on top. This makes it a little more expensive than non-LED memory kits but the difference is worth paying if you are also caring for your build’s look. After all, it’s a one-time investment.
Model- F4-3600C17D-16GTZR
Specifications
- 2x 8GB
- Frequency: 3600MHz
- CL Timings: 17-18-18-38
- LED: Yes, RGB
On paper, the TridentZ memory kit looks like it is a little slower than the Crucial 3600MHz RAM but it is actually a little better. While the Crucial memory kit can be tweaked with timings as 16-16-16-36, users are able to tighten the timings even more on TridentZ. Some even achieved 14-14-14-34 at 1.35V without lowering the clock speed.
Moreover, its RGB lighting is unique and mesmerizing. The modules use brushed aluminum heatsinks which gives a premium look to the modules and on top, the customizable LEDs light up the whole system.
Final Words
For Ryzen 5 3400G, the minimum recommendation is 2933MHz as stated by AMD but if you go above it, then you will definitely observe some observable performance increase which constantly increases as you go above 3000MHz up to 3600MHz.
Going above 3600MHz isn’t recommended due to the increase in Cache Latency which hinders the performance and can make your system slower instead of faster.
