Performance Differences Between PC2-6200 & PC2-8500 RAM

Fast RAM is key to a fast computer.

Random Access Memory (RAM) is the third fastest component in the typical computer, with the graphics card and CPU taking the top two spots. Having the fastest RAM possible will produce a computer with better stability and more multitasking options.

PC2-6200 Benefits

PC2-6200 RAM is a DDR specification that has a theoretical data rate of 800 mega transfers per second. This type of RAM is commonly available in a two-gigabyte size.

PC2-8500 benefits

PC2-8500 RAM is a DDR specification that has a theoretical data rate of 1066 mega transfers per second. This type of RAM is commonly available in a two-gigabyte size.

Considerations

Before purchasing PC2-6200 or PC2-8500, you must make sure that the motherboard supports RAM at those speeds. If the motherboard is capable of supporting the speeds of both types of RAM without artificially lowering the speed of the PC2-8500, then it is fair to say that the PC2-8500 will perform 25 percent faster than the PC2-6200, if all other variables are the same.

References

• Upgrade Memory: DDR-2 800MHz (PC2-6200)
• PCStats: PNY XLR8 D22GX85XL-5 2GB PC2-8500 Memory Review
• Jedec: Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Standard