CPU-Z – DDR4 with a Core i7 processor, with XMP enabled

X to the M to the P

Let’s start with CPU-Z. It’s the basic tool for checking the current configuration of the system. I most cases you should just enable the XMP profile, and that’s it. Otherwise, at default settings, the memory will be running at 2133 MHz, and that can definitely slow down your rig. Sometimes XMP won’t work, so you’ll have to set the timings manually. With the EVGA Z370 FTW, all it took was to change one setting (XMP file #1), save the BIOS, and reboot.

One remark: unlike in the case of the Patriot,  Apacer and Corsair kits, this time we have a QVL list on the manufacturer’s website. Many motherboards are listed, with only the Z390 ones missing.
I had no problems with the Team Group T-Force Night Hawk RGB Legend memory kit, and the system booted with the memory running at 3200 MHz without any issues. 

Aida64 CPUID screenshots, showing similar data.

DDR4 does indicate a double data rate, so you don’t have to worry about the displayed memory clock, as the effective RAM frequency is 3200 MHZ.