Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A
Crucial
69 Overall Score
vs
Patriot Signature Line
Patriot
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A
No customer feedback yet
Patriot Signature Line
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This 8GB DDR4 RAM stick is generally well-received for its affordability and reliability, with many users reporting easy installation and stable performance. However, some users note that it may not be ideal for gaming due to XMP limitations that can lock speeds to 2400MHz, and it is best used as a secondary upgrade rather than a primary performance booster. Verified buyers appreciate the value for money, especially for extending the life of older PCs or adding extra capacity for content creation.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good for extending PC life
- Samsung chips quality
Cons
- XMP limitations lock speed to 2400MHz
- Not ideal for gaming
- May reduce performance with higher speed RAM
- Sticker may void warranty if removed
- Requires firm insertion for proper contact
Value for money 6
Ease of installation 5
Reliability 4
Gaming performance 3
Xmp compatibility 2
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A | Patriot Signature Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 22 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 22-22-22-52 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | — |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | — |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
Patriot Signature Line
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A0.006score per dollar
vs
Patriot Signature Line0.026score per dollar
Patriot Signature Line offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
