Crucial (CT2K8G4DFS824A)
The 16GB DDR4 kit runs at 2400 MT/s with CL17 latency and 1.2V, delivering responsive multitasking and faster app loading for everyday systems. It is backed by Micron's component-level testing and 42 years of memory expertise, plus easy installation with Crucial's compatibility tools. Best for budget-conscious desktop users upgrading from older DDR3 systems who want a reliable, plug-and-play performance boost without overclocking complexity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong feature (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 2400 |
| CAS Latency | 17 |
| Timings | 11-11-11-36 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 |
Features
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial | Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX5M2B6400Z36 | Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K | V-Color Manta XSky TMXSAL1660830KWK | G.Skill Trident Z Royal Series F4-4000C18D-32GTRS | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 2400 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 4000 | 7200 |
| Cas Latency | CL17 | CL36 | CL32 | CL30 | CL18 | CL34 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial | 29 | 65.3 | 42.8 | 45.5 | 97.8 | 63.3 |
| Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX5M2B6400Z36 Compare | 94.8 | 75 | 78.3 | 71.1 | 85.6 | 28.2 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K Compare | 94.8 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| V-Color Manta XSky TMXSAL1660830KWK Compare | 87.6 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 74.4 | 29.4 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Royal Series F4-4000C18D-32GTRS Compare | 64.9 | 89.7 | 98.2 | 71.1 | 97.8 | 31.7 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.3 | 75 | 95.9 | 71.1 | 67.8 | 25 |
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