Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black

6000 MT/s at CL36 puts this Crucial stick in the 88th percentile for speed, which is genuinely fast. But it's a single 16GB module, so you're missing out on dual-channel bandwidth. Pricing swings from USD 230 to USD 346 in the US, so shop carefully.

6000 MT/s at CL36 is a solid combo. The speed is the star here, ranking in the 88th percentile, while the latency is a respectable 75th percentile. Those 36-38-38-80 timings aren't the tightest we've seen, but they're far from loose. At 1.35V, it's running right at the expected voltage for this speed class. The heat spreader is a nice touch for sustained loads, though it's not going to win any beauty contests. One thing to keep in mind: this is a single 16GB module. You'll get better real-world performance from two sticks running in dual-channel mode, even if each stick is slightly slower on paper.

Against the Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32, the Crucial stick is slower on paper. The Kingston runs at 6400 MT/s with CL32, which beats both the speed and latency here. The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB F5-7600J3646G16GX2-TZ5RK is in a completely different league at 7600 MT/s, though you'll pay for that privilege. The Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 matches the Crucial's 6000 MT/s but with tighter CL28 timings and comes as a 32GB dual-channel kit. The ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK is the closest match, also a single 16GB stick at 6000 MT/s but with CL30. The Patriot Viper Elite 5 PVER532G60C30KW gives you 32GB at 6000 MT/s with CL30. The Crucial's main advantage is brand reliability and the dual EXPO/XMP support, but on raw specs, it's not leading this pack.

Pricing is all over the place. In the US, you're looking at USD 230 to USD 346 across two listings. That's a USD 116 spread for the exact same stick, which is wild. The lower end of that range is reasonable for 6000 MT/s DDR5, but the higher end is a hard pass. In Europe, the EUR 319 to EUR 403 range tells a similar story. Shop around before you commit. The CAD 480 and GBP 335 listings are single data points, so it's harder to judge those markets. Overall, the value proposition depends entirely on which listing you find.

The Crucial Pro Overclocking CP16G60C36U5B is a single 16GB stick of DDR5 running at 6000 MT/s with CL36 timings. That speed lands it in the 88th percentile of our database, which is genuinely quick. But it's a solo module, so you're leaving dual-channel bandwidth on the table unless you buy a second stick. The capacity sits at the 45th percentile, which is fine for most gaming rigs but nothing to brag about in 2025.

If you're building a server or any system that needs lots of RAM, look elsewhere. The server score of 28.6/100 is one of the weakest we've seen in this category. And if you're on a tight budget, the 43rd percentile affordability means you can probably find better value elsewhere. Gamers who want maximum performance should also skip this in favor of a dual-channel kit, even if it means slightly lower per-stick speeds.

If you find this stick at the low end of the USD 230 range, it's a decent buy for a budget build that needs a quick single stick. But the 45th percentile capacity and 43rd percentile affordability mean you're not getting a screaming deal. For most people, a dual-channel kit from Corsair or Patriot at a similar price will deliver better real-world performance. The 88th percentile speed is real, but it's not enough to overcome the single-stick limitation.