Lenovo ThinkPad 8GB DDR4-3200 CL16 SODIMM
This 8GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM module provides a straightforward path to improved multitasking in compatible ThinkPad laptops by adding capacity at 3200 MT/s speeds. Its unbuffered, 260-pin design ensures a simple drop-in upgrade for select systems, backed by Lenovo’s validation. This memory is best for office users needing to run more programs simultaneously without replacing their existing ThinkPad.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR4
Speed 3200 MT/s
CAS Latency CL16
Form Factor SODIMM
44 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong latency (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 260 |
Performance
| Speed | 3200 |
| CAS Latency | 16 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEK2-64 | Corsair Vengeance CMK64GX5M2B6000Z30 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 3200 | 6000 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL16 | CL26 | CL32 | CL30 | CL32 | CL30 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad | 53.7 | 18.2 | 87.6 | 22.7 | 32.8 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.6 | 89.6 | 99 | 89.8 | 2.9 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEK2-64 Compare | 94.8 | 74.9 | 87.6 | 89.8 | 5.1 |
| Corsair Vengeance CMK64GX5M2B6000Z30 Compare | 87.6 | 74.9 | 87.6 | 89.8 | 6.7 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.8 | 74.9 | 87.6 | 70.8 | 27.1 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK Compare | 87.6 | 89.6 | 87.6 | 89.8 | 9.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall43.6
- Budget50.7
- Gaming37.7
- Laptop53.3
- Server13.3
- Workstation31.1
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