{"id":52532,"date":"2025-01-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=52532"},"modified":"2026-01-28T09:48:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:48:33","slug":"how-to-overclock-ram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-overclock-ram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overclock RAM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to boost your PC\u2019s performance through overclocking, but don\u2019t want to have to manually adjust settings?\u00a0Our detailed guide to one-click RAM overclocking features everything to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52533\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we&#8217;ll provide handy step-by-step instructions for memory overclocking in XMP, DOCP, and AMD EXPO.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Overclock RAM?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RAM is one of many PC components that you can overclock to allow it to run faster than intended by the manufacturer. Overclocking RAM consists of slowly increasing the clock rate and voltage of your memory kit. However, this does come with the risk of higher temperatures, an increase in your PC\u2019s power requirements, and may even possibly void your warranty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, before you keep reading and overclock your RAM, we recommend you first check your warranty and then your cooling solution to ensure it can handle the temperature spikes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/OcUKAcademy-RAMinPC-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31673\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/OcUKAcademy-RAMinPC-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/OcUKAcademy-RAMinPC-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/OcUKAcademy-RAMinPC-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/OcUKAcademy-RAMinPC-580x304.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/OcUKAcademy-RAMinPC.jpg 1251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Programs Can I Use to Overclock RAM?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three memory overclocking profiles that you can use.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intel XMP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASUS DOCP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AMD EXPO<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intel XMP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">XMP, or \u2018Extreme Memory Profiles\u2019, is Intel\u2019s own one-click overclocking profile designed to be used on all Intel motherboards. XMP intelligently increases the speed and performance of your RAM by automatically detecting the fastest possible memory clock and CAS latency for your chosen kit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two versions of XMP. This includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>XMP 2.0 <\/strong>&#8211; To be used with DDR4 RAM kits and features two pre-configured overclocking profiles as standard.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XMP 3.0 <\/strong>&#8211; To be used with DDR5 RAM kits and has two pre-configured overclocking profiles as standard along with two customisable profiles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ASUS DOCP&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DOCP stands for \u2018Direct Overclock Profile\u2019 and was created by ASUS to be used with AMD motherboards. DOCP provides preset one-click overclocking profiles to simplify the process as it removes the need for you to manually adjust any voltages and find that sweet spot. DOCP will also adjust your memory\u2019s voltage depending on the performance you desire and the type of RAM you are trying to overclock.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AMD EXPO<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-amd-expo-and-how-to-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD EXPO<\/a> serves as AMD\u2019s equivalent to XMP and stands for \u2018Extended Profiles for Overclocking\u2019. EXPO has been designed to facilitate high-speed one-click overclocking that is easy to achieve. However, it is<strong> only available on DDR5 RAM kits<\/strong>, meaning you\u2019ll need to ensure you have a compatible RAM kit and motherboard to utilise AMD EXPO.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Overclock RAM: A Step-By-Step Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Overclock RAM in Intel XMP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To successfully overclock your memory using XMP, you\u2019ll first need to enable XMP in your PC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-access-your-motherboard-bios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BIOS.<\/a> To do this, first turn off your PC and upon reboot press the hotkey assigned to your BIOS repeatedly until it opens. This hotkey varies based on model and manufacturer, so if you aren\u2019t sure which key to press consult your motherboard manual or search online.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you are in BIOS, navigate to the overclocking settings. You may find that you have a separate section for overclocking via XMP, but this dependent on your motherboard. Once you are in your overclocking settings, you can enable XMP and select one of the profiles available.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1147\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IntelXMP-overclocking-screenshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52536\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Intel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, you\u2019ll have two overclocking profiles. One will be a much more stable overclock while another might be a lot more ambitious. We recommend you pick the profile that best suits your needs but do consider the strain overclocking can have on your other components.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019re happy and you\u2019ve selected the profile you want use, save and apply your settings. You\u2019ll also need to reboot your PC.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Overclock RAM in DOCP&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to overclock your memory using DOCP, you\u2019ll also need to first go into your PC\u2019s BIOS and then press F7 to open up Advanced Mode. <strong>Click AI Tweaker<\/strong> &gt; <strong>AI Overclock Turner <\/strong>&gt; and then select <strong>DOCP I<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOCP-Overclocking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52663\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOCP-Overclocking.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOCP-Overclocking-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOCP-Overclocking-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: ASUS Support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To finish overclocking, you\u2019ll need to press F10 and save your changes. Your PC will then automatically restart.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Overclock RAM in AMD EXPO<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To overclock your RAM using AMD EXPO, head into your PC\u2019s BIOS and go into the Advanced Mode by pressing F7. Once you are in Advanced Mode settings, select <strong>AI Tweaker<\/strong> &gt; <strong>AI<\/strong> <strong>Overclock Turner<\/strong> &gt; and set this to <strong>EXPO I<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AMDEXPO-BIOSscreenshot-AiOverclock.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24508\" style=\"width:877px;height:auto\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AMDEXPO-BIOSscreenshot-AiOverclock.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AMDEXPO-BIOSscreenshot-AiOverclock-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AMDEXPO-BIOSscreenshot-AiOverclock-580x438.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: ASUS Support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to save these changes by pressing F10 and reboot your PC before you can use it again.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Do Next<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve overclocked your RAM, we recommend you put it through a stability test. This extra step is vital for finding any instabilities caused by overclocking within your system. These can range from excess temperatures and hardware throttling to unexpected shutdowns or blue screens. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this we suggest you use MemTest 86 or TestMem5 with premade configs as this will be sure to put a lot of strain on your RAM, especially if you the Extreme one preset, and will find any unwanted instabilities. If your RAM passes the tests with no errors, you can be confident that your one-click overclocking has worked and your RAM is stable. However, it\u2019s always a good idea to test more than once. After the Extreme one preset, another test to undergo is the Absolut config. This is available through TestMem5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OcUKAcademy-FuryRAM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34847\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OcUKAcademy-FuryRAM-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OcUKAcademy-FuryRAM-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OcUKAcademy-FuryRAM-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OcUKAcademy-FuryRAM.jpg 1258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, to further determine if your memory is stable after overclocking, you can also perform a Benchmark test. AIDA64 is a free-to-use memory benchmarking tool and will give you detailed information about the performance of your RAM including bandwidth and latency, along with uncovering any bottlenecks. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Still In Need of a Performance Boost?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your PC still suffering from slow performance and loading times even after you\u2019ve overclocked your memory? If so, it might be time to spoil yourself with a new RAM upgrade and at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Overclockers UK<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ve got endless models to choose from in both DDR4 and DDR5 standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve highlighted some of our top picks for you below, but if these don\u2019t suit your needs, you can also explore our full selection by clicking the button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/pc-components\/ram-computer-memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop RAM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex 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Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ff192432de5b2c1ae8a4934354a68576-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62015\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ff192432de5b2c1ae8a4934354a68576-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ff192432de5b2c1ae8a4934354a68576-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ff192432de5b2c1ae8a4934354a68576-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ff192432de5b2c1ae8a4934354a68576-768x768.png 768w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teamgroup-delta-dual-channel-ddr5-ram-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teamgroup-delta-dual-channel-ddr5-ram-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teamgroup-delta-dual-channel-ddr5-ram-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teamgroup-delta-dual-channel-ddr5-ram-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/teamgroup-delta-dual-channel-ddr5-ram.jpg 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TeamGroup Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 Dual-Channel RAM Kit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32GB (2x16GB) 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corsair Dominator RGB 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 Dual-Channel RAM Kit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32GB (2x16GB) capacity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DDR5 standard&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with AMD EXPO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5600MHz RAM speed <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual-channel configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-18bbbfb6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/corsair-dominator-platinum-rgb-expo-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-pc5-44800c36-5600mhz-my-4dj-cs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img 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