Crucial DDR5 Classic 8GB DDR5-5600
Offering 5600 MT/s speeds with dual Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO support on a single module, this 8GB stick provides a straightforward entry into the DDR5 ecosystem. Its 1.1V operating voltage and standard CL46 timings prioritize reliable, out-of-the-box stability over aggressive overclocking. This module is best for budget-conscious system builders needing a basic, functional DIMM to get a new Intel or AMD desktop platform running.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong speed (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average latency (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 5600 |
| CAS Latency | 46 |
| Voltage | 1.1 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial DDR5 Classic | Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX5M2B6000Z30W | V-Color Manta XSky | Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K | Team Group T-FORCE DELTA RGB FF3D532G6000HC30DC01 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal Series F4-4000C18D-32GTRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 5600 | 6000 | 6000 | 6400 | 6000 | 4000 |
| Cas Latency | CL46 | CL30 | CL28 | CL32 | CL30 | CL18 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial DDR5 Classic | 77.4 | 56.7 | 23.1 | 22.8 | 72.5 | 52.6 |
| Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX5M2B6000Z30W Compare | 87.4 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 92.3 | 27.7 |
| V-Color Manta XSky Compare | 87.4 | 74.8 | 97.2 | 70.9 | 68.1 | 27.7 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Team Group T-FORCE DELTA RGB FF3D532G6000HC30DC01 Compare | 87.4 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 85.6 | 24.7 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Royal Series F4-4000C18D-32GTRS Compare | 64.6 | 89.5 | 98.2 | 70.9 | 97.8 | 32 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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