How To Choose The Best RAM For Intel's Pentium Gold G6400T CPU

Best Stock-Speed DDR4 RAM for G6400T: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 2666 MHz

Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro

DDR Gen:	DDR4
Capacity:	32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Frequency:	2666 MHz
Latency:	12 ns (CL16)
Timings:	16-18-18-35

Based on our experience installing and testing RAM, we found that the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (2666 MHz version) DDR4 RAM is a highly dependable option for users seeking a balanced performance upgrade to pair with their Intel Pentium Gold G6400T CPU. With a 32 GB capacity in a 2-module kit, this RAM offers sufficient memory for intensive tasks like gaming, content creation, and video editing.

Find the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 2666 MHz RAM on Amazon

We found that this RAM model has a clock speed of 2666 MHz and a latency of 12 ns (16-18-18-35 timings). Based on our analysis, the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 RAM delivers swift and efficient performance. With that said, we thought it was worth noting that DDR4 is not as advanced as DDR5 RAM and does not offer the same level of performance in some instances. While DDR4 has improved performance compared to older versions, we find it is not as fast or efficient as the latest iterations of DDR5 RAM.

We feel that the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 RAM is a valuable addition to any value gaming rig or workstation, complementing the Intel Pentium Gold G6400T CPU. The modest voltage of 1.20 volts ensures that this RAM is energy-conscious and doesn't consume excessive power. We saw that the aluminum heatsinks offer superb thermal management and bestow the modules with a sleek and premium appearance. Furthermore, the Intel XMP 2.0 profile guarantees that the RAM is fine-tuned for Intel processors, delivering users a smooth and dependable experience.

We determined that the only drawback of this RAM is that it has a lower clock speed, which is intentional since it's meant for people who want stock-speed RAM without the desire to overclock and want DDR4 instead of DDR5.

Read the full overview of the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB DDR4-2666 CL16 RAM.

Best Stock-Speed DDR4 RAM Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 2666 C16 DDR4 Desktop Memory - Black, Model Number: CMW32GX4M2A2666C16

Best Overclocking DDR4 RAM for G6400T: Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600 MHz

Corsair Vengeance LPX

DDR Gen:	DDR4
Capacity:	32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Frequency:	3600 MHz
Latency:	10 ns (CL18)
Timings:	18-22-22-42

Based on our experience installing and testing RAM, we found that the Corsair Vengeance LPX (3600 MHz version) DDR4 RAM is a highly dependable option for users seeking a balanced performance upgrade to pair with their Intel Pentium Gold G6400T CPU and those who want the ability to overclock their RAM to higher speeds. With a 32 GB capacity in a 2-module kit, this RAM offers sufficient memory for intensive tasks like gaming, content creation, and video editing.

Find the Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 MHz RAM on Amazon

We found that this RAM model boasts a clock speed of 3600 MHz and a latency of 10 ns (18-22-22-42 timings). Based on our analysis, the Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM delivers swift and efficient performance. However, we thought it was worth noting that DDR4 is not as advanced as DDR5 RAM and does not offer the same level of performance in some instances. While DDR4 has improved performance compared to older versions, it is not as fast or efficient as the latest iterations of DDR5 RAM.

We feel that the Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM is a valuable addition to any value gaming rig or workstation, complementing the Intel Pentium Gold G6400T CPU. Its voltage of 1.35 volts is around average for most DDR4 RAM. We saw that the aluminum heatsinks offer superb thermal management and bestow the modules with a sleek and premium appearance while avoiding conflict with a CPU cooler. Furthermore, the Intel XMP 2.0 profile guarantees that the RAM is fine-tuned for Intel processors, delivering users a smooth and dependable experience.

We determined that the only drawback of this RAM is that it has a lower clock speed than DDR5, which is intentional since it's meant for people who want the less expensive DDR4 RAM.

Read the full overview of the Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB DDR4-3600 CL18 RAM.

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Which RAM Is Compatible With the Pentium Gold G6400T?

Memory Generation Supported by the G6400T

The Pentium Gold G6400T CPU only supports DDR4 memory. Other generations of memory are incompatible.

The generation of memory (e.g., DDR3, DDR4, or DDR5) must match what is supported by your motherboard. Motherboards only support a single generation of memory.

To learn more about the difference between DDR5 and DDR4, check out our article: DDR4 vs. DDR5? Which You Should Buy.

Maximum Memory Speeds Supported by the G6400T

The maximum speed at which you can run PC memory depends on your CPU, motherboard, and the memory itself.

When using DDR4 memory, the Pentium Gold G6400T CPU officially supports memory speeds up to 2666 MT/s. This maximum speed means that stock DDR4 performance will be maximized using DDR4-2666 memory.

When overclocking memory, such as with an XMP profile, you can exceed these stock speeds officially supported by CPUs. We've found that motherboard specifications indicate their supported overclocked-memory speeds. To be able to overclock DDR memory, your motherboard chipset needs to support memory overclocking.

RAM can also be underclocked to achieve compatibility, which we found is a great option to try in some cases. Underclocking can be used when you purchase memory faster than the maximum speed supported by the CPU or motherboard. However, precise underclocking also requires a motherboard that supports memory overclocking. Without this support, we've seen that memory can fall back to a slower speed than the maximum supported memory speed. We suggest using the maximum speed supported by the motherboard and CPU to achieve the maximum memory speed without overclocking support.

By looking up a motherboard's specifications, you can verify whether it supports a particular speed. Additionally, we've found that the motherboard manufacturer's website will typically indicate which memory kits have been confirmed to be compatible.

DDR Generations (Without Overclocking)

DDR3	DDR4
Max UDIMM (Unbuffered) Capacity	16 GB	32 GB
Bandwidth	6400–17067 MB/s	12800–25600 MB/s
Transfer Rate	800–2133 MT/s	1600–3200 MT/s
Base Frequency	400–1067 MHz	800–1600 MHz
Effective Frequency	800–2133 MHz	1600–3200 MHz
Voltage	1.5 V	1.2 V
On-die ECC	No	No

G6400T ECC Memory Support

Most gaming and general-purpose desktop setups do not use ECC memory.

Error correction code (ECC) memory is a more expensive form of memory typically used for critical server and workstation use cases. The purpose of ECC memory is to detect and correct when a single bit in memory gets flipped unintentionally.

ECC memory will not work unless the motherboard and CPU both support ECC.

The Pentium Gold G6400T doesn't support ECC memory.

Before Buying RAM

Before purchasing memory, we suggest that you review your motherboard specification to verify which speeds are supported. For example, if a DDR4 motherboard stated that it supports "DDR4 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000," that would mean that it could support DDR4-3400, DDR4-3333, and DDR4-3300 with memory overclocking, and DDR4-3200 and DDR4-3000 at stock speeds. Motherboard specifications also indicate the maximum capacity per stick of RAM (DIMM) and across all slots.

Other Places to Buy RAM

• Find RAM for the Pentium Gold G6400T at Best Buy.
• Find RAM for the Pentium Gold G6400T at Newegg.

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