Kingston ValueRAM

★★★★☆ 4.0 (25)

This single 8GB DDR5 module delivers 5600 MT/s speeds with Intel XMP 3.0 support, backed by a lifetime warranty and 100% factory testing for reliable baseline performance. Its 1.1V low-power operation and standard 288-pin unbuffered design ensure broad compatibility for simple desktop upgrades. This stick is best for budget-conscious system builders needing a basic, warrantied DDR5 starter kit for office PCs or entry-level home desktops.

Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR5
Speed 5600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL46
Form Factor UDIMM
Kingston ValueRAM ram
48 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong speed (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average latency (23rd percentile)
  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '24: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 4.8★ · 4 reviews114Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 77.5
Feature 58
Latency 22.5
Capacity 22.6
Social Proof 47.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR5
Form Factor UDIMM
Total Capacity 8192
Modules 1
Per Module 8192
Pins 288
Rank 1Rx16

Performance

Speed 5600
CAS Latency 46
Timings 46-45-45
Voltage 1.1

Class

ECC No
Registered No
OC Profile Intel XMP 3.0

Features

RGB Yes
Heat Spreader No

vs Competition

Spec Kingston ValueRAM G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489
Capacity 8GB 64GB 64GB 32GB 64GB 32GB
Kit 1 x 8GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 16GB
Memory Type DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5
Speed Mts 5600 6000 6400 6400 6000 8200
Cas Latency CL46 CL26 CL32 CL32 CL30 CL38
Form Factor UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial Proof
Kingston ValueRAM 77.55822.522.647.8
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare 87.487.199.189.974.2
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare 94.787.187.589.997.8
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.77387.570.985.6
KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare 87.487.187.589.985.6
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare 99.698.697.770.974.1

Usage Scores

Overall (47.6)Budget (45.9)Gaming (45.2)Laptop (32.4)Server (20.1)Workstation (45)

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