Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT16G4SFD832A)
Crucial
58 Overall Score
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G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Black
G.Skill
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT16G4SFD832A)
85 out of 100 high confidence 40 reviews
The Crucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM stick is widely praised for its reliable JEDEC operation without needing XMP, making it a perfect drop-in upgrade for laptops. Users report significant multitasking improvements and compatibility across many brands like HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Asus. A few negative experiences include receiving a defective stick or a single-rank module instead of dual-rank, but customer service resolved those issues. Overall, it's considered a solid, cost-effective upgrade for DDR4 laptops.
Pros
- JEDEC 3200MHz without XMP
- Easy installation
- Significant multitasking improvement
- Broad laptop compatibility
- Dual rank option available
Cons
- Defective stick received by some
- Single rank instead of dual rank
- Poor packaging for shipping
- Cannot reach 3200MHz on some systems
- Incompatible with some motherboards
Jedec operation 8
Ease of installation 12
Performance improvement 15
Compatibility 18
Defective units 3
Packaging 2
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Black
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Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 SODIMM | G.Skill Flare X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 30 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 30-38-38-96 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT16G4SFD832A)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT16G4SFD832A)0.018score per dollar
vs
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Black0.006score per dollar
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (CT16G4SFD832A) offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Flare X5
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
