Is RAM specific to AMD or Intel?

There is no AMD or Intel “compatible” RAM. RAM is RAM. It’s either compatible with the standard of your motherboard and CPU, or it’s not. If your board and cpu use DDR2, that’s what you get.

Does RAM work with both AMD and Intel?

It’s either compatible with the standards of your motherboard and CPU, or it’s not. Always go by what your motherboard indicates is the correct memory.

Will Ryzen RAM work with Intel?

In short, there is no issue running Ryzen Optimized ram on an Intel platform.

Does any RAM work with any CPU?

Thanks! Rule of thumb, if the Ram is compatible with the motherboard, then the CPU is compatible with the Ram.

Is Ram a specific CPU?

No it’s not CPU specific, just needs to be of proper format (DDR3, DDR4, operating voltage etc.). 2. Yes it should drop speed automatically to what MB seem desirable. In many cases it could be also overclocked to higher values manually.

Will all DDR4 RAM work with Ryzen?

Normally that is not a problem—so long as you’re not trying to install an ultra-cheap memory module that you picked up from some dude in a trench coat on a street corner (along with that Rolex), DDR4 RAM should simply work in any motherboard with DDR4 DIMM slots. …

How do I know if my CPU is compatible with RAM?

From the Windows Start menu, search for System Information on your computer and open the app. Under System Summary, you will find your Processor. Using this information, search for your specific processor on the manufacturer website to see what RAM is compatible with your processor.

Will the memory work with Intel or AMD?

You are right, the memory will work with both Intel or AMD at the basic platform specified speed, while when overclocked it may run poorly with AMD so again, they decided to cater to Intel CPU owners. Problem is sometimes even the salesman does not know what he is really selling.

Is there such a thing as Intel compatible RAM?

In spite of what manufacturers say, there is really no such thing as Intel compatible, or AMD compatible RAM. The RAM’s standard is defined by JEDEC, and any RAM module which is within the specifications set by JEDEC will work with any CPU and Motherboard which supports that same standard.

Why can’t Intel processors have high-speed RAM?

It’s not that Intel can’t have high frequencie ram it’s just there processors don’t benefit from having hight speed ram, yet amd does benefit from high speed ram. The Rock reveals the key to success for normal people. The big companies don’t want you to know his secrets.

Which Ram is compatible with AMD Ryzen processors?

For example, any standards compatible DDR4 DIMMS will work with any Ryzen CPU and Motherboard—as long as it is within the specification that that CPU and Motherboards memory controllers support—whether the RAM says it is designed for, or validated by, Intel, AMD, or otherwise.