Corsair’s Gaming Performance Analysis - 6GB vs. 3GB

With the introduction of the Intel Core i7 processor series, which features an on-die, triple-channel memory controller, consumers now have a choice between 3GB (3 x 1GB) and 6GB (3 x 2GB) system memory densities.

This Application Note aims to assess the potential gaming performance advantages of installing 6GB of system memory compared to 3GB of system memory, using the same testing methodology as described in AN804. The results echo those of AN804 and show that 6GB of system memory is essential for gaming PCs based around Core i7 CPUs, with up to a 3x increase in performance compared to an identical PC with 3GB of RAM.

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