Crucial CT16G48C40U5
Operating at 4800 MT/s, this single 16GB DDR5 module delivers 1.5x the speed and nearly double the bandwidth of standard DDR4, directly improving frame rates and multitasking on next-gen platforms. Its on-module power management and dual Intel XMP 3.0/AMD EXPO compatibility provide straightforward, flexible setup for new builds. This kit is best for budget-conscious PC builders seeking a reliable, entry-level DDR5 foundation for gaming and general productivity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong speed (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average latency (17th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 16384 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 4800 |
| CAS Latency | 40 |
| Timings | 40-39-39 |
| Voltage | 1.1 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial CT16G48C40U5 | Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J | Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 4800 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 6000 | 8200 |
| Cas Latency | CL40 | CL32 | CL26 | CL32 | CL30 | CL38 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial CT16G48C40U5 | 67.7 | 55.7 | 17.2 | 45.2 | 30 | 76.3 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 89.8 | 93.4 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 99.1 | 89.9 | 89.8 | 78.1 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 98.2 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 87.7 |
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare | 99.6 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 71 | 0 | 78 |
Usage Scores
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