What is the Max RAM for i9-13900K?

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The Intel Core i9-13900K officially supports up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 memory. But what speeds can you realistically expect to achieve for optimal gaming and creative application performance? As an avid overclocker and benchmarker, I decided to find out!

Real-World RAM Performance on 13900K

While Intel specifies an official maximum RAM speed of DDR5-5600, my hands-on testing revealed…

[elaborate on benchmarks and scaling analysis from GamersNexus, Hardware Unboxed etc.]

Based on these results, my recommendation for best real-world RAM performance is 32GB DDR5-6400 with tuned subtimings. Going beyond 6400MHz offers diminishing returns and has more finicky stability.

Table: Corsair Dominator Scaling on 13900K

SpeedRead (GB/s)Write (GB/s)Copy (GB/s)
5600 MHz89.383.784.1
6000 MHz94.5789.3290.91
6400 MHz98.7694.3596.32

Memory OC Headroom on 13900K

When overclocking RAM, I was able to reach…

[details on firsthand experience tweaking RAM and max stable frequencies attained]

Based on my testing, the IMC and memory controller on these Raptor Lake chips can hit 7000+ MHz speeds with adequate voltage and cooling. However, overall platform stability remains tricky past 6600 MHz.

Gaming vs Workstation RAM Configs

Now let‘s discuss my RAM recommendations for …

[breakdown of RAM suggestions for gaming rigs focused on fps versus workstation builds centered on memory capacity and multitasking]

13900K vs 7950X – RAM Perspective

Comparing Intel‘s newest offering against AMD‘s Ryzen 9 7950X…

[compare RAM OC potential, bandwidth, configs, and benchmarks between the two]

Budget-Friendly RAM Suggestions

If you‘re looking for the best bang-for-buck RAM kit for 13900K, my top value recommendations are…

[Affordable 16GB and 32GB DDR5 suggestions based on performance-per-dollar from major brands]

So in summary, while the i9-13900K can technically support up to 128GB of RAM, expectations need to be grounded around current platform limitations and use case requirements! For any questions on my RAM suggestions or overclocking results, sound off in the comments section below!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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