Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB vs PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB, at Β£17.983/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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Comparable or lower specs
Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB vs PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to Β£17.983/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB is 1x16GB and the PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB to 32GB on the PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB β 100% more memory. Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB 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. PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at 5,600 MT/s CL46 and the PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB at 5,600 MT/s CL46. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 16.4 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at Β£287.73. PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB 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 Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at Β£17.983/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. That recommendation ignores PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 32GBβ |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 5,600 MT/sβ | 5,600 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL46β | CL46 |
| True latency | 16.4 nsβ | 16.4 ns |
Features
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB | PNY Performance DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Β£287.73β | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | Β£17.983 | Β£11.252β |