Samsung DDR4 1x4Gb M378A5244CB0-CRC

Without whims

Intel Core processors are unpretentious in terms of RAM and are compatible with almost all modules with Micron, Hynix and Samsung chips, with the exception of specialized server registered memory. Another thing is AMD Ryzen processors. Of course, they work with RAM sticks based on Micron and Hynix chips, but they are slower and, in some cases, less stable than with Samsung.

Cheap and cheerful

The most profitable option is Samsung DDR4 memory with B-die series chips (they are marked like K4A***B). These modules are cheap, but at the same time they are highly likely to overclock from 2400 to 2933 or, if you're lucky, even 3000 MHz. At the same time, do not be embarrassed by the lack of metal radiators — even after overclocking, DDR4 memory heats up weakly. Radiators, on the other hand, perform rather a decorative function, and their absence will only become a problem for modders who assemble a PC in a case with a transparent side wall.

Two is better than four

At the same time, note that two memory modules give the best performance, which corresponds to the number of channels of the RAM controller built into the Ryzen processor. Whereas in the case of four channels, the processor is forced to lower the frequency (the same applies to dual-rank memory with two virtual channels on one bar). Simply put, if you want to get the most performance out of Ryzen processors, buy Samsung DDR4 or other brands of peer-to-peer memory, but based on Samsung B-die chips (some GeiL, Corsair, G.Skill models).