Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Team Group Xtreem 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Pink
What Buyers Say
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Users generally appreciate the affordable price and plug-and-play compatibility of this Crucial RAM, especially in systems that do not support XMP. However, a significant number of verified buyers report defective sticks (DOA or failing shortly after installation), causing crashes and blue screens. While many experience immediate performance improvements, the reliability concerns and occasional compatibility issues with certain motherboards lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Plug-and-play at 3200MHz without XMP
- Affordable price for the capacity
- Easy installation and immediate performance gain
- Compatible with many OEM systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo)
- Works well when not defective
Cons
- High rate of defective sticks (DOA/failure)
- Causes BSOD and crashes when faulty
- Limited warranty support and return difficulties
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards (HP Z4, Asrock)
- Lacks heat spreader and RGB
Team Group Xtreem 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Pink
This high-frequency DDR5 kit from TeamGroup receives mostly positive feedback for its performance and cooling, with many users successfully running it at advertised speeds on premium boards. However, a significant minority report stability issues, DOA units, and compatibility problems on certain motherboards, leading to a mixed but generally favorable sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent performance at high speeds
- Effective heat spreader cooling
- High-quality Hynix A-die bins
- Works well on premium boards
- Aesthetic design and colors
Cons
- Stability issues at rated speeds
- DOA units reported
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- PMIC voltage locked
- Price increased significantly
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | Team Group Xtreem | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 34 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 34-42-42-84 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Team Group Xtreem 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Pink
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong latency (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A) offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
