Crucial DDR5 Classic 16GB DDR5-5600
The 5600 MT/s DDR5 speed with CL46 latency and 1.10V voltage delivers up to 1.75x faster data transfer than DDR4, making it a solid entry-level upgrade for modern systems. It supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO on the same module, offering flexible compatibility for DIY builders. Best for budget-conscious desktop users who need reliable dual-channel memory for everyday multitasking and light gaming, backed by a 4.7/5 rating from over 1,000 reviews.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong speed (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong feature (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average latency (23rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx16 |
Performance
| Speed | 5600 |
| CAS Latency | 46 |
| Voltage | 1.1 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial DDR5 Classic | Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK | Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 5600 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 |
| Cas Latency | CL46 | CL32 | CL26 | CL32 | CL30 | CL32 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial DDR5 Classic | 77.4 | 65.2 | 23.1 | 45.3 | 46 | 92.3 | 33.3 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 89.9 | 89.6 | 92.3 | 7.6 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.4 | 89.5 | 99.1 | 89.9 | 89.6 | 74.2 | 3.4 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 97.8 | 6.8 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK Compare | 87.4 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 85.6 | 8.3 |
| Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 Compare | 94.7 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 89.6 | 92.3 | 23 |
Usage Scores
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