32GB at 2133MHz is rarely worth it over 16GB at 3600MHz.

If your workload fits in 16GB—gaming, general use, most creative apps—the faster RAM wins every time. The speed difference (3600 vs 2133) is massive for CPU-heavy tasks, especially Ryzen chips. You’d be leaving 20-30% performance on the table.

If you actually need the capacity—video editing 4K+ timelines, massive virtual machines, or running half a dozen Docker containers—then 32GB at any speed beats 16GB at ludicrous speed because you won’t crash. But for 95% of people, 16GB is plenty, and speed matters more.

Don’t fool yourself into thinking “more is better” with RAM. It’s about what you’re actually doing. Figure out your memory usage first, then decide. You can always add more sticks later if you need the capacity.