Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR3-1333
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
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR3-1333
This Kingston 4GB DDR3 RAM module is overwhelmingly praised for its reliability, easy installation, and excellent value for money. Verified buyers report instant system recognition, noticeable performance boosts in older laptops, and seamless compatibility with various brands like Dell, ASUS, HP, and Acer. The only minor concern is a single Q&A note that some HP Pavilion G6 models may need system-specific memory, but overall customer satisfaction is extremely high.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Instant system recognition
- Noticeable performance boost
- Great value for money
- Reliable Kingston brand
Cons
- Possible incompatibility with some HP Pavilion G6
- Limited to 4GB per module
- Not suitable for all system-specific laptops
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | Kingston ValueRAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 204 |
| Rank | 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 9★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | — |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.5 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| 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
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR3-1333
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong latency (67th percentile)
- Below average speed (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR3-1333 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 56 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
