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Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR5-5600

★★★★☆ 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 8GB DDR5-5600 ram
48 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong speed (77th percentile) 77th

Cons

  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
  • Below average latency (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 77.4
Feature 59.1
Latency 23.1
Capacity 22.8
Social Proof 47.8
Affordability 44.4

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 Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX5M2B6000Z30W KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G V-Color Manta XSky Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K
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 DDR5
Speed Mts 5600 6400 6000 6000 6000 6400
Cas Latency CL46 CL32 CL30 CL30 CL28 CL32
Form Factor UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial ProofAffordability
Kingston ValueRAM 77.459.123.122.847.844.4
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.774.887.670.985.628
Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX5M2B6000Z30W Compare 87.474.887.670.992.327.7
KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G Compare 87.489.587.670.985.625.1
V-Color Manta XSky Compare 87.474.897.270.968.127.7
Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K Compare 94.789.587.670.973.226.9

Price

Value & Pricing

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Price History

$140 $160 $180 $200 $220 $240 Jun 9Jul 7Nov 5 $223

Usage Scores

Overall (47.8)Budget (57.7)Gaming (45.3)Laptop (32.6)Server (19.7)Workstation (45.2)

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