Crucial CT16G48C40U5
Operating at 4800 MT/s, this single 16GB DDR5 module delivers 1.5x the speed and nearly double the bandwidth of standard DDR4, directly improving frame rates and multitasking on next-gen platforms. Its on-module power management and dual Intel XMP 3.0/AMD EXPO compatibility provide straightforward, flexible setup for new builds. This kit is best for budget-conscious PC builders seeking a reliable, entry-level DDR5 foundation for gaming and general productivity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong speed (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average latency (17th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
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 | 16384 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 16384 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 4800 |
| CAS Latency | 40 |
| Timings | 40-39-39 |
| Voltage | 1.1 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial CT16G48C40U5 | Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR | Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 | Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 4800 | 6000 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL40 | CL36 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial CT16G48C40U5 | 67.7 | 55.7 | 17.2 | 45.2 | 30 | 76.3 |
| Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 Compare | 87.4 | 65.6 | 74.9 | 45.2 | 61.3 | 77.6 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.3 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 71 | 61.3 | 87.7 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Compare | 53.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 78.2 | 93.4 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 Compare | 53.4 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 78.2 | 98.2 |
| Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K Compare | 53.4 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 0 | 93.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
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