OWC 32GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D42R8256K)

OWC 32GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D42R8256K)

OWC
59 Overall Score
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Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

Crucial
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OWC 32GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D42R8256K)

No customer feedback yet

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

This Crucial DDR5-6400 kit is widely praised for its stability and solid performance, especially in memory-bound tasks. Users appreciate the easy XMP/EXPO setup and reliable operation, though some note the price is high due to market conditions and that overclocking headroom is limited without aggressive cooling. Overall, it's seen as a dependable mid-to-high-end choice for compatible systems.

Pros
  • Stable at rated speeds
  • Easy XMP/EXPO setup
  • Solid build quality
  • Good performance uplift
  • Reliable brand reputation
Cons
  • High price due to market
  • Limited overclocking headroom
  • Average timings
  • White color may not suit all
👍 Stability 6
👍 Performance 5
🤔 Value for money 4
🤔 Overclocking 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Ease of setup 3

Scores

Gaming
OWC
53
Crucial
93
Budget
OWC
76
Crucial
91
Workstation
OWC
57
Crucial
87
Laptop
OWC
74
Crucial
64
Server
OWC
30
Crucial
38

Specifications

OWC 32GB DDR4 SODIMMCrucial Pro Overclocking
Memory
TypeDDR4DDR5★
Form FactorSODIMMUDIMM
Total Capacity
32,768
32,768
Modules12★
Per Module
32,768
16,384
Pins260288
Rank2Rx8—
Performance
Speed
3,200
6,400
CAS Latency22★32
Timings—32-40-40-103
Voltage1.2000000476837158★1.350000023841858
Class
ECC✗✗
Registered✗✗
OC ProfileNot ApplicableIntel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO
Features
RGB✗✗
Heat Spreader✗✓★

Pros & Cons

OWC 32GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D42R8256K)

  • Strong capacity (71st percentile)

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

  • Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (28th percentile)

Pricing

OWC 32GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D42R8256K) is €154 cheaper (1.4x less).

OWC 32GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (OWC3S2D42R8256K)

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

Verdict

★ Winner: Crucial Pro Overclocking

Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.

OWC 32GB DDR4 SODIMM Better at:

Laptop

Crucial Pro Overclocking Better at:

BudgetGamingServerWorkstation

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