Kingston KCP432SS8/16
Delivers a straightforward 3200 MT/s speed at standard CL22 timings and low 1.2V power draw, making it a reliable drop-in upgrade for DDR4 laptops. The single 16GB module leaves an open slot for easy dual-channel expansion without replacing existing memory. This module is best for budget-conscious laptop users seeking a simple capacity boost for everyday multitasking and office productivity.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
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 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston KCP432SS8/16 | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 3200 | 3600 | 3600 | 7200 | 6000 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL22 | CL18 | CL16 | CL34 | CL30 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston KCP432SS8/16 | 53.5 | 17.9 | 57.4 | 45.2 | 67.1 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.3 | 87 | 87.5 | 71 | 98.2 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC Compare | 63.3 | 87 | 98.6 | 71 | 83.4 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.2 | 72.9 | 95.9 | 71 | 72.6 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W Compare | 87.4 | 96.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 75.8 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.5 | 87 | 87.5 | 71 | 93.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From £105
Price History
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