macOS can't utilize the full RAM

macOS can't utilize the full RAM

As the title says, macOS is unable to fully utilize all 16gbs of my RAM. As soon as it reaches 12/13gbs, the system starts using the SWAP memory instead. As much as I like SWAP as a feature, I'd prefer my SSD to live a year or 2 more. I've tried multiple BIOS settings, including enabling the XMP profile but the results are always the same. The thing is, it worked just fine in Windows, but macOS just doesn't want to play nicely. I use Android Studio and Xcode most of the time so those 4GBs would greatly improve my developer experience.

Configuration:

  • macOS Ventura
  • Biostar H410MHG
  • Intel Core i3 10100
  • AMD RX560
  • Gigabyte M.2 NVMe 256GB (GP-GSM2NE8256GNTD)
  • Gigabyte GP-GR26C16S8K2HU416 (2x8GB)

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