Crucial Ballistix MAX
The single-rank 16GB DDR4-3200 module delivers reliable 3200 MT/s speeds at standard CL22 timings for straightforward laptop upgrades. Its unbuffered, 1.2V design ensures broad compatibility and simple plug-and-play installation across most notebooks. This stick is best for users needing to boost an older laptop’s multitasking capacity to 16GB without chasing enthusiast-grade overclocking or low-latency performance.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 1 x 16GB
Memory DDR4
Speed 3200 MT/s
CAS Latency CL22
Form Factor SODIMM
49 Overall Score
No current retailer price
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Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 16384 |
| Pins | 260 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 3200 |
| CAS Latency | 22 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial Ballistix MAX | G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB F5-6400J3039G16GX2-TZ5NR | Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 | Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 | ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK | Patriot Viper Venom PVVR548G640C32K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 48GB |
| Kit | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 24GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 3200 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 6000 | 6400 |
| Cas Latency | CL22 | CL30 | CL32 | CL28 | CL30 | CL32 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial Ballistix MAX | 53.5 | 36.5 | 57.5 | 45.2 | 44 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB F5-6400J3039G16GX2-TZ5NR Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 96.4 | 71 | 85.6 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 71 | 85.6 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 97.2 | 71 | 77.2 |
| ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 71 | 97.8 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVVR548G640C32K Compare | 94.7 | 99.4 | 87.5 | 84.5 | 0 |
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