Crucial Pro 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black
Crucial
73 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill (F4-2666C19S-8GNT)
G.Skill
35 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial Pro 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black
88 out of 100 high confidence 54 reviews
The Crucial Pro RAM 32GB Kit is overwhelmingly praised for its reliability, stability, and ease of installation. Users highlight its solid performance at 3200MHz, low voltage operation, and compatibility with a wide range of systems, including older ones that lack XMP support. While some note the CAS latency of 22 is not the fastest for extreme gaming, the consensus is that it offers excellent value and rock-solid stability for general use, productivity, and gaming.
Pros
- Rock-solid stability and reliability
- Easy plug-and-play installation
- Excellent value for the price
- Low voltage operation (1.2V)
- Compatible with older systems via JEDEC profiles
Cons
- CAS latency of 22 is not the fastest
- No RGB lighting for aesthetic builds
- Limited overclocking headroom
- Green PCB may not match all builds
Stability and reliability 18
Ease of installation 15
Value for money 14
Compatibility 12
Performance 20
Low voltage and heat 10
G.Skill (F4-2666C19S-8GNT)
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Crucial Pro | G.Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 or 1Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 19★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 19-19-19-43 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158 | 1.2000000476837158 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial Pro 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
G.Skill (F4-2666C19S-8GNT)
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Crucial Pro 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black0.013score per dollar
vs
G.Skill (F4-2666C19S-8GNT)0.018score per dollar
G.Skill (F4-2666C19S-8GNT) offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial Pro
Scores 73 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
