PNY XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18
Running at 3600 MT/s with CL18 timings, this 16GB dual-channel kit delivers the speed needed for smooth gaming and multitasking on Intel XMP 2.0 platforms. Its tool-free RGB lighting syncs directly with software from all major motherboard vendors, simplifying cable management and customization. This kit is best for budget-conscious PC builders who want reliable overclocked performance and integrated lighting without a premium price.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR4
Speed 3600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL18
Form Factor UDIMM
65 Overall Score
Price €259
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong feature (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong latency (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 3600 |
| CAS Latency | 18 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 |
Features
| RGB | Yes |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | PNY XLR8 Gaming | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2836G16GX2-TR5NG | Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 | Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 3600 | 6000 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 |
| Cas Latency | CL18 | CL28 | CL32 | CL28 | CL32 | 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 | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNY XLR8 Gaming | 63.6 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 45.5 | 92.3 | 56 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2836G16GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.6 | 89.7 | 97.2 | 71.1 | 97.8 | 12.9 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 Compare | 94.8 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 85.6 | 19.2 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 Compare | 87.6 | 89.7 | 97.2 | 71.1 | 77.2 | 15.4 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.8 | 75 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 85.6 | 27.8 |
| Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 Compare | 94.8 | 75 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 92.3 | 23.2 |
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