Fustrated to find the most optimized RAM memory for my iMac 2020 27" 5K. I tried 2 Crucial RAM versus the stock 8GB Apple Factory Hynix RAM.
My 8GB Apple Factory RAM are faster than 32G Crucial RAM.
I tested
Here are the results of write/read speed Gb/s.
iMac 27″, macOS 15.1
The 2020 iMac is much pickier than the earlier models.
Plus you should never use PC modules, even if the spec's appear to be the same.
For this reason, Crucial does not even sell RAM modules for a 2020 iMac.
https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/apple/imac-(retina-5k--27-inch--2020)-imac20-1
What you need, is a set of RAM modules from OWC.
OWC is the safest way to go. Yes.
Why do you feel a need to increase the RAM?
How do you typically use your iMac?
Apps loading speed not so bad, I want to make it snappier.
Yes, they specialize in Mac Upgrades.
iMac 5K 2020 Memory RAM Upgrade, What Should I Do ?
