Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Corsair Vengeance RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
What Buyers Say
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Users generally appreciate the affordable price and plug-and-play compatibility of this Crucial RAM, especially in systems that do not support XMP. However, a significant number of verified buyers report defective sticks (DOA or failing shortly after installation), causing crashes and blue screens. While many experience immediate performance improvements, the reliability concerns and occasional compatibility issues with certain motherboards lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Plug-and-play at 3200MHz without XMP
- Affordable price for the capacity
- Easy installation and immediate performance gain
- Compatible with many OEM systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo)
- Works well when not defective
Cons
- High rate of defective sticks (DOA/failure)
- Causes BSOD and crashes when faulty
- Limited warranty support and return difficulties
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards (HP Z4, Asrock)
- Lacks heat spreader and RGB
Corsair Vengeance RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
Users generally report good performance with EXPO/XMP profiles, especially on AMD systems, and appreciate the aesthetics and stability. However, some concerns arise about compatibility (Hynix Die-M vs Die-A) and the complexity of Corsair's iCUE software. Overall, most buyers are satisfied, but a few caution about specific hardware versions and software issues.
Pros
- Stable EXPO/XMP profiles
- Good performance at 6000 MHz
- Aesthetic RGB lighting
- Easy installation
- Works well with AMD systems
Cons
- iCUE software complexity
- Compatibility issues with Hynix Die-M
- Not on QVL for some boards
- Potential issues with 4 sticks
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | Corsair Vengeance RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 32 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 32-40-40-84 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Corsair Vengeance RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 7 of 16 specs.
