Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 vs Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 vs Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB
Best value of the 3 kits compared is the Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB, at CA$29.688/GB β it is the only kit here that is both priced and in stock, which makes it the default pick until the others return.
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Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 vs Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 vs Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to CA$29.688/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 out of the ranking above. No usable price is on file for Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46, so it cannot be ranked on price per GB at all.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 is 1x16GB, the Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 is 2x32GB, and the Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 to 64GB on the Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 β 300% more memory. Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 ships as a single module: that leaves slots free for a later capacity upgrade, but one stick runs single-channel on a dual-channel board until a matching second module is added. Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 and Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB arrive as matched multi-module kits and populate at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 at 4,800 MT/s CL40, the Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 at 5,600 MT/s CL46, and the Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB at 5,600 MT/s CL46. The Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 clocks highest at 5,600 MT/s, 17% above the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 at 4,800 MT/s. True latency, where lower is better, favours the Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 at 16.4 ns against 16.7 ns on the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40. That is the figure that settles a higher-CAS-at-higher-clock argument; MT/s or CAS on its own does not.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB at CA$950.00. Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 and Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 are out of stock, so those prices are the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 3 kits should you buy?
Buy the Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 3 kits compared at CA$29.688/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 is the faster kit at 5,600 MT/s β expect to pay for it. That recommendation ignores Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 | Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 64GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ32GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 | Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 4,800 MT/s | 5,600 MT/sβ | 5,600 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL40β | CL46 | CL46 |
| True latency | 16.7 ns | 16.4 nsβ | 16.4 ns |
Features
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 | Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 Overclocking Memory 2x32GB 5600 CL46 | Patriot Signature Line DDR5-5600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | Out of stock | CA$950.00β |
| Price per GB | CA$30.323 | β | CA$29.688β |