Report: 3GB vs 6GB RAM on Core i7 Benched

Planning to build a brand spanking new Intel Core i7- based gaming system with that fancy new Intel X58 motherboard? Just make sure you toss 6GB of memory into the mix for the best possible experience, according to Corsair’s recent research.

Results from recent tests performed by Corsair indicate significant performance gains on systems with 6GB of RAM versus 3GB of RAM and Microsoft Windows Vista (x64). Corsair decided to go all out in its testing, using high-end system parts to eliminate any other hardware bottlenecks during the tests. Results indicate that it is essential for enthusiasts to opt for 6 GB, rather than 3 GB, if they are looking for the best possible experience, and of course, to move to a 64-bit operating system to support the large memory configuration.
Corsair utilized its own 3 GB and 6GB 1,600MHz Corsair Dominator DDR3 triple channel kits: (TR3X3G1600C8D , TR3X6G1600C8D). Test system specifications were as follows:


Corsair Test System Specification

Board ASUS P6T Deluxe (BIOS revision 0804)
CPU Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition
Video Nvidia SLI 280GTX
Storage 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB in RAID-0
Display 24-inch TFT / LCD 1680x1050
OS Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit SP1
Driver Nvidia 180.43 BETA (Required for SLI on ASUS P6T Deluxe)




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