Crucial DDR5 1x16Gb CT16G48C40U5

16 GB DDR5 RAM module, which has a minimalist design and affordable price. Thanks to savings on a dedicated heatsink and support for XMP 3.0 technology, it is one of the most affordable DDR5 memory options, the cost of which is only slightly higher than that of the previous generation of DDR4. The manufacturer guarantees stable operation at a clock frequency of 4800 MHz with timings 40-39-39 and operating voltage reduced to 1.1V.

It differs from analogues of the DDR4 class by a completely redesigned architecture, the presence of a dedicated controller, an increased number of memory banks, a built-in error correction module, etc. Thanks to architectural changes, a throughput of 38,400 MB / s (which is 1.5-2 times higher than DDR4) is provided, designed for serious loads in modern games and resource-intensive applications.

The initial characteristics can be changed using manual settings in the BIOS, however, it will not be possible to seriously overclock it due to savings on the memory controller and heatsink. Thanks to this, the manufacturer managed to significantly reduce the final cost of the module, bringing its price closer to the cost of similar DDR4 modules. All things considered, this module can be a good option for building a computer for growth with a motherboard, processor, M.2 SSD and next generation graphics card. The manufacturer guarantees compatibility with all platforms from the Intel Core Alder Lake and Raptor Lake family (12th and 13th generation). After the announcement of the AMD AM5 platform, support for the Ryzen 7000 Raphael processors (Zen 4 architecture) should appear.