# Is it okay to mix 48GB DRAM with 32GB DRAM?

**URL:** <https://community.frame.work/t/is-it-okay-to-mix-48gb-dram-with-32gb-dram/62676>\
**Category:** Framework Laptop 13\
**Tags:** intel-ultra-series-1, compatibility\
**Created:** [January 2, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/is-it-okay-to-mix-48gb-dram-with-32gb-dram/62676 "2025-01-02T21:10:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/is-it-okay-to-mix-48gb-dram-with-32gb-dram/62676/2 "2025-01-02T21:59:27Z")

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Welcome to the forums!

This isn’t the first time it’s been discussed here, but the short answer is that due to Intel Flex Memory, you’ll still get the benefits of dual-channel memory as long as both modules are able to clock down to a matching speed (that’s compatible with the Framework), which most likely is the case.

You may want to search for previous discussions but here’s a couple:

> [@Can I use different RAM sticks?](http://community.frame.work/t/can-i-use-different-ram-sticks/14981):
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> Can I install 2 RAM sticks of different types, like 16+32 or even totally different manufacturers?

> [@Can I Use RAM with Two Different Capacity In The Same Laptop](http://community.frame.work/t/can-i-use-ram-with-two-different-capacity-in-the-same-laptop/38759):
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> Hi, I originally imagined that 8GB of ram should be enough for my daily task. However, when I opened my system monitor during my normal task, I realized that I am using 75% of my ram and 50% of my swap. I am not sure if it is bad or not, please let me know… If that means I am not having enough ram, I would like to buy more. However, to be future-proof, I think I will buy a 16GB stick this time. I was wondering if I can put 16GB stick and 8GB stick in the same computer at the same time. They ar…

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