Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Crucial
56 Overall Score
vs
PNY Performance 16GB DDR4-3200
PNY
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
68 out of 100 high confidence 38 reviews
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
Defective sticks 8
Plug and play compatibility 7
Bsod crashes 5
Price value 5
Oem system compatibility 4
Performance improvement 4
PNY Performance 16GB DDR4-3200
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | PNY Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2 | Dual Rank |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 22 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 22-22-22 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158 | 1.2000000476837158 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| 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
PNY Performance 16GB DDR4-3200
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Crucial 16GB DDR4 wins 1 specs while PNY Performance wins 1.
