Crucial Ballistix MAX
The single-rank 16GB DDR4-3200 module delivers reliable 3200 MT/s speeds at standard CL22 timings for straightforward laptop upgrades. Its unbuffered, 1.2V design ensures broad compatibility and simple plug-and-play installation across most notebooks. This stick is best for users needing to boost an older laptop’s multitasking capacity to 16GB without chasing enthusiast-grade overclocking or low-latency performance.
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Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 16384 |
| Pins | 260 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 3200 |
| CAS Latency | 22 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial Ballistix MAX | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Patriot Viper Venom | Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB Memory KF568C34BBEA-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 3200 | 3600 | 3600 | 7200 | 6000 | 6800 |
| Cas Latency | CL22 | CL18 | CL16 | CL34 | CL36 | CL34 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial Ballistix MAX | 53.5 | 36.4 | 57.4 | 45.2 | 52.5 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.2 | 87 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 98.2 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC Compare | 63.2 | 87 | 98.6 | 70.9 | 83.4 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.2 | 72.9 | 95.9 | 70.9 | 72.6 |
| Patriot Viper Venom Compare | 87.4 | 72.9 | 74.9 | 70.9 | 77.2 |
| Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB Memory KF568C34BBEA-16 Compare | 97.4 | 65.5 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 70.6 |
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