32GB DDR5-5600 vs 16GB DDR5-6000: Extra capacity beats speed for most games

For most modern games, 32GB at DDR5-5600 is the smarter buy because games like Starfield and Cyberpunk 2077 with mods can push past 16GB, causing stutters or crashes that no speed bump can fix. DDR5-6000 only gives 3-5% more frames in CPU-bound scenarios, while the capacity jump prevents real-world freezes. Only go for 16GB at 6000 if you stick to older games or competitive shooters like Valorant that fit in 16GB.