Single vs. Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Benchmarks on Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
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Written by Michael Larabel in Memory on 8 July 2026 at 10:48 AM EDT. Page 1 of 6. Add A Comment.
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This article benchmarks single versus dual channel DDR5 memory performance on an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus "Arrow Lake" desktop system. The testing was requested by a Phoronix Premium supporter considering whether to buy a single stick of DDR5 memory to save money until prices drop. The article presents straightforward benchmark comparisons to quantify the performance difference between the two memory configurations.
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· 3 pulledGiven today's pricing environment around system memory, a Phoronix Premium supporter recently requested some benchmarks to quantify the performance difference from single to dual channel memory.
In considering a new computer build, he is contemplating whether to go for a single stick of DDR5 memory until memory prices hopefully subside in the future.
This testing is quite straight-forward to satisfy a premium reader's request.
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