Kingston ValueRAM

★★★★☆ 3.7 (8)

Delivering 5600 MT/s speeds at standard JEDEC timings, this 8GB DDR5 SODIMM module provides a straightforward upgrade path for modern laptops with its 100% factory-tested reliability. Its unbuffered, 1Rx16 design adheres strictly to industry standards, making it a predictable, specification-driven choice for system builders. This memory is best for users seeking a basic, compatible DDR5 replacement to restore or slightly boost everyday laptop performance rather than for high-throughput workstation tasks.

Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR5
Speed 5600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL46
Form Factor SODIMM
Kingston ValueRAM ram
37 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong speed (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (7th percentile)
  • Below average feature (18th percentile)
  • Below average latency (22nd percentile)
  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 77.5
Feature 18
Latency 22.4
Capacity 22.6
Social Proof 7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR5
Form Factor SODIMM
Total Capacity 8192
Modules 1
Per Module 8192
Pins 262
Rank 1Rx16

Performance

Speed 5600
CAS Latency 46
Timings 46-45-45
Voltage 1.1

Class

ECC No
Registered No

Features

RGB No
Heat Spreader No

vs Competition

Spec Kingston ValueRAM Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB F5-6400J3239G16GX2-TZ5NR V-Color Manta XSky Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K
Capacity 8GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB
Kit 1 x 8GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB
Memory Type DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5
Speed Mts 5600 6000 6400 6400 6000 6400
Cas Latency CL46 CL28 CL32 CL32 CL28 CL32
Form Factor SODIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial Proof
Kingston ValueRAM 77.51822.422.67
Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 Compare 87.487.197.27177.2
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.77387.57185.6
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB F5-6400J3239G16GX2-TZ5NR Compare 94.787.187.57185.6
V-Color Manta XSky Compare 87.47397.27168.1
Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K Compare 94.799.487.57173.2

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$260 1 offer across 1 retailer
Memory Express 1 offer From CA$260

Price History

CA$180 CA$200 CA$220 CA$240 CA$260 CA$280 Jun 9Jul 18Nov 2 CA$260

Usage Scores

Overall (37.3)Budget (34.7)Gaming (31)Laptop (44)Server (12.8)Workstation (29.6)

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