As
we get into PCMark scores, here is what we will be looking
at:
In dual channel, we are in a dead heat. There is basically
no difference in performance in either CPU, RAM or final
score. The same stands true in single channel, but now
the Kingston pulls slightly ahead, however the difference
is negligible. Let’s see what that means in 3DMark scores.
Again,
for those unfamiliar with 3DMark, here is the gist:
I
am choosing 3DMark 01 rather than 3DMark 03 because it
reflects overall system performance better than 3DMark
03 which stresses graphics performance.
What
we see here is the performance gains running a dual channel
configuration as well as the ability of the Kingston to
excel in a single channel configuration. I’m getting the
feeling that this RAM is best suited fora single channel
application. Perhaps KT600 and P4 motherboards would benefit
the most from the aggressive way that the Kingston handles
the load. Running 2-2-2 CL2 against 3-4-4-8 CL3, I felt
that the Kingston would get stomped until overclocking
came into play, I guess I was wrong.
Well,
that wraps up the basic performance section of this review.
Now on to what we all came to see… top end performance!
Let’s see what we can squeeze out of this RAM!
