Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 vs Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40, at CA$33.98/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 Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to CA$33.98/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.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 is 1x16GB and the Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 to 32GB on the Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 β 100% 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. Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates 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 and the Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 at 4,800 MT/s CL40. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 16.7 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 at CA$1,087.35. Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 is out of stock, so its price is 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 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$33.98/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 DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 is the faster kit at 4,800 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 | Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 32GBβ |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 4,800 MT/sβ | 4,800 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL40β | CL40 |
| True latency | 16.7 nsβ | 16.7 ns |
Features
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR5-6000 2x16GB 4800 CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | CA$1,087.35β |
| Price per GB | CA$30.323β | CA$33.98 |