Can the RAM's work on dual channel if they have different frequency?

[nbhatta34]

Currently I have a 8 GB 2400 MHz frequency RAM installed on my laptop. I wanted to upgrade the RAM and add another 8 gigs. While searching RAM online, I found a 8 GB RAM but with a frequency of 2666 MHz. I wanted to run the RAM's on dual channel. I want to know if the RAM's despite having different frequencies will run on dual channel?? And the brands of the RAM are also different. So, can u help me with this??

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Yes, the memory should run in dual channel mode because the DDR4-2666 MHz memory is going to automatically bridge to 2400 MHz to match the speed your notebook's i5-8250U processor can run the memory at, which is a max of 2400 MHz.

As long as the memory you buy is compatible with your notebook, everything should work fine.

[nbhatta34]

So, basically you are trying to say that if I buy a 8 gig RAM 2666 MHz and if it runs (hopefully) alongside my 8 gig 2400 MHz it is running on dual channel?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That is correct.

[nbhatta34]

Thanks again Paul. Will let you know if it works.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.