Remember that when Intel's 12th generation Core desktop processor was first launched in November last year, only DDR5-4800MHz or DDR5-5200MHz memory was available, so the performance of the 12th generation Core displayed at that time was only its primary performance level on the DDR5 platform. To put it bluntly, in terms of performance potential, the 12th generation Core is very large.
Now, only 4 months before the 12th generation of Core desktop processors are on the market, DDR5-5600MHz and even DDR5-6000MHz memory packages have appeared in a big way. So the question arises, with the advent of high-frequency DDR5 memory, how much can the 12th generation Core improve? This is undoubtedly very interesting.
(DDR5-5600MHz memory has been widely available)
(DDR5-6000MHz memory has also been widely available)
This time, the author intends to take a look at the new performance of the 12th generation Core with high-frequency DDR5 memory through actual measurement.
Introduction to the test platform
Next, the author set up a flagship platform based on the Core i9-12900K to compare the performance differences with DDR5-5600MHz memory and DDR5-4800MHz memory.
Intel 12th Generation Core processors used with NVIDIA graphics support Re-Size BAR Support technology. In the testing session later in the article, the Re-Size BAR Support is turned off.
Next, we need to introduce some important accessories of this test platform.
This time, the memory part of the author chose the Inchi GAMER RGB D5-5600 16G (8G*2) C32 memory set. It supports frequencies up to DDR5-5600MHz (in XMP mode) and has very low timing settings.
In XMP mode, the memory kit is clocked at C32-38-38-76 and operates at 1.25V. For a DDR5-5600MHz memory set, such a timing setting is very good.
If XMP is not enabled, this set of Yingchi's DDR5 memory will run at the frequency of DDR5-4800MHz by default, and the memory timing at this time is C40-40-40-76.
Motherboard part, the author chose asus ROG-STRIX-Z690-E-GAMING-WIFI, it is a special equipment for e-sports gamers, integrated as a series of ASUS e-sports efficiency technology in one, such as high-quality sound design, network connection design, etc., can help players enjoy the game.
According to the official introduction of ASUS, this Z690 motherboard can support memory overclocking rates up to DDR5-6400MHz (OC), which is completely sufficient for high-frequency DDR5 memory at this stage.
Theoretical performance testing
Memory【AIDA64】
AIDA64 is a very powerful computer detection software that can display information in detail about every aspect of the PC. The AIDA64 not only offers a variety of features such as assisting with overclocking, hardware error detection, stress testing, and sensor monitoring, but also enables comprehensive test evaluation of the performance of processors, system memory, and disk drives.
According to the AIDA64 memory test results, after matching the DDR5-5600MHz memory, the improvement in memory performance is very obvious.
CPU Project【Geekbench】
Geekbench is a very popular CPU performance testing software today, and currently supports Intel, AMD, and Apple's CPU performance testing. Geekbench also has a huge database, which is convenient for computer users around the world to query CPU performance.
In this test, after pairing with DDR5-5600MHz memory, the improvement of CPU multi-core performance is very obvious.
Machine Productivity Project 【CrossMark】
CrossMark is a software that specializes in testing the productivity performance of computers, and is gradually becoming popular in the industry. Users who need to use it can download it from the Windows App Store. Note that we Chinese users need to switch the language of the Windows system to English in order to run the software properly.
In this test, after pairing with DDR5-5600MHz memory, the computer has a full range of performance improvements.
Summary of theoretical performance tests: High-frequency DDR5 memory has indeed contributed to the performance growth of the 12th generation Core desktop platform, which is beyond doubt.
Game performance testing
In the next game testing session, the author selected 8 game masterpieces, including "Cyberpunk 2077", "Light Memory: Infinity", "Tomb Raider: Shadow" and other 4 light chase games.
Light Chase Game Test - Cyberpunk 2077
Light Chase Game Test - "Bright Memory: Infinity"
Light Chase Game Actual Test - Tomb Raider: Shadow
Light Chase Game Actual Test - "Subway: Departure"
Game Testing - God of War 4
Game Testing - Gears of War 5
Game Testing - Sniper Elite V2 Remake
Game Testing - CS:GO
Game performance test summary: Combined with the above 8 games, after matching the DDR5-5600MHz memory, some game performance improvements are more obvious, and some game performance improvements are not obvious.
Summary of the full text
With the continuous development of DDR5 memory and the continuous improvement of memory frequency, the performance potential of 12th generation Core will definitely be gradually revealed, and the future can be expected! Of course, at this stage, high-frequency DDR5 memory is relatively expensive, and it is not too late for users to upgrade the memory when the price is cheaper in the future.
For those users who started the DDR5-4800MHz memory in the early stage of the 12th generation Core, the DDR5-4800MHz memory is not behind the times at this stage, it is completely enough, and users continue to use it.
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