CrucialReleased 2024

Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB)

The Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB) lands as a entry-level ram, built around 32 GB.

32/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
32 GB6400 MT/s16.3 nsDDR53.0UDIMM

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Why we rate it

  • On-die ECC
  • Above-average rated speed
  • No amd expo
  • Below-average total capacity
Score profile

Where the Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB) wins and loses

Scored against the ram class
KitSpeedTuningPowerDesign3366137313
Kit
33
Speed
66
Tuning profile
13
Power
73
Design
13
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Kit

Total capacity32 GB
Modules2
Per-module capacity16 GB
TypeDDR5
Form factorUDIMM
Ranks1

Speed

Rated speed6400 MT/s
JEDEC fallback4800 MT/s
Data ratePC5-51200

Latency

CAS latency (CL)52
tRCD52
tRP52
tRAS103
First-word latency16.3

Tuning profile

Intel XMP3
AMD EXPONo
AMD AMPNo

Power

Voltage1.1
On-die ECCYes

Design

HeatspreaderNo
RGB lightingNo
Module height31.25 mm

Warranty and reliability

WarrantyLimited lifetime

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Head to head

Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB) vs Corsair Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 8GB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
KitSpeedTuningPowerDesign
Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB)Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 8GB
 CrucialCrucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB)This pageCorsairCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 8GB
Overall score32 /100Better28 /100
Capacity32 GBBetter8 GB
Speed6400 MT/sBetter5200 MT/s
Cas latency5240Better
Voltage v1.1
Who it's for

Is the Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB) right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable ram for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need amd expo, in which case a higher-tier ram is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB) worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 32/100 against other ram, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB)?

Its on-die ecc stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Trident Z5 Neo Series DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s?

The Trident Z5 Neo Series DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s scores 44/100 versus this one at 32/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.