Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46
The current Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Crucial · RAM · DDR5
Retailer photo of Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46. View this offer in Where to buy
Trade-offs: Current price sits CAD 30 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 320)
- Kit capacity
- 16 GB (1×16 GB)
- Generation
- DDR5
- Rated speed
- 5600 MT/s
- CAS latency
- CL46
- First-word latency
- 16.43 ns
Move a slider and the page re-scores this product against the same market frame.
What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt CAD 350 the Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 is priced in line with its CAD 350 representative market level. Only one verified new offer stands behind it, so the level can move quickly.
Price is in line with the representative market level for this model.
Prices & availability
Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 | Newegg | New | CAD 350 | 76 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 71 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46Multiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#170 of 376 graded RAM memory kits
- #167 G.SKILLG.SKILL Trident 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 70
- #168 G.SKILLG.SKILL Flare 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 70
- #169 PatriotPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 70
- #170 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 70
- #171 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 70
- #172 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 70
- #173 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 70
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#115 of 376 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #112 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Force 16GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 76
- #113 G.SKILLG.SKILL Trident 64GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 76
- #114 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Force 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 76
- #115 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 76
- #116 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 76
- #117 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 76
- #118 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 76
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#259 of 376 graded RAM memory kits
- #256 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #257 KingstonKingston ValueRAM 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #258 CrucialCrucial 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #259 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #260 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #261 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #262 CrucialCrucial Classic 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#84 of 376 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #81 G.SKILLG.SKILL Ripjaws 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 79
- #82 CorsairCorsair Dominator 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 79
- #83 PatriotPatriot Viper 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL38 79
- #84 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 79
- #85 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 79
- #86 CorsairCorsair Vengeance RGB 64GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 79
- #87 CorsairCorsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 79
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#258 of 376 graded RAM memory kits
- #255 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 6
- #256 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 6
- #257 PatriotPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 6
- #258 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #259 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #260 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 6
- #261 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#188 of 376 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #185 CrucialCrucial 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 71
- #186 G.SKILLG.SKILL Ripjaws 16GB DDR4 3600MHz CL18 71
- #187 CrucialCrucial Pro 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 71
- #188 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 71
- #189 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 71
- #190 G.SKILLG.SKILL Ripjaws 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 71
- #191 KingstonKingston FURY 32GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 71
Performance 24/7 Server
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#258 of 376 graded RAM memory kits
- #255 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 6
- #256 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 6
- #257 PatriotPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 6
- #258 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #259 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #260 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 6
- #261 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
Value 24/7 Server
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#214 of 376 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #211 G.SKILLG.SKILL Trident 32GB DDR5 8000MHz CL38 74
- #212 CorsairCorsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL28 74
- #213 G.SKILLG.SKILL Trident 48GB DDR5 8000MHz CL38 74
- #214 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 74
- #215 TeamGroupTeamGroup Elite 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 74
- #216 KingstonKingston FURY 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL20 74
- #217 G.SKILLG.SKILL Trident 32GB DDR5 7200MHz CL34 74
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value76 | Higher capability Kingston FURY 8GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 70 +7% capability · -16% price | Higher Value with current priorities Patriot Viper 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 95 +7% capability |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeC Value79 | Higher capability Kingston FURY 8GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 C 83 +28% capability · -16% price | Higher Value with current priorities Patriot Viper 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 A 99 +28% capability |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeC Value71 | Higher capability Samsung 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 C 51 +100% capability · -61% price | Higher Value with current priorities Silicon Power GAMING 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 B 82 +100% capability · -14% price |
| 24/7 ServerScenario capability | GradeC Value74 | Higher capability Samsung 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 B 73 +100% capability · -61% price | Higher Value with current priorities Silicon Power GAMING 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 B 91 +100% capability · -14% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
Compare these grades with the full tier list
Browse shortlists for different uses
Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded C for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 320CAD 320 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits CAD 30 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 320)cheapest tracked CAD 350 against a CAD 320 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 holds Relative Value 95 against its 76 with Balanced priorities. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Gaming is your main useit grades only C there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 341CAD 341 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Gaming is your main useit grades C there; Kingston FURY 8GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 grades C at CAD 295
- Current price sits CAD 9 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 341)cheapest tracked CAD 350 against a CAD 341 calculated threshold for Gaming
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 holds Relative Value 99 against its 79 for Gaming. Check on Amazon.
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades C for Productivity, but C for Gaming
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 279CAD 279 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Productivity, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades C there; Samsung 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 grades C at CAD 137
- Current price sits CAD 71 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 279)cheapest tracked CAD 350 against a CAD 279 calculated threshold for Productivity
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelSilicon Power GAMING 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 holds Relative Value 82 against its 71 for Productivity, at CAD 300
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- 24/7 Server is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades C for 24/7 Server, but C for Gaming
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 291CAD 291 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for 24/7 Server, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if 24/7 Server is your main useit grades C there; Samsung 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 grades B at CAD 137
- Current price sits CAD 59 above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 291)cheapest tracked CAD 350 against a CAD 291 calculated threshold for 24/7 Server
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelSilicon Power GAMING 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 holds Relative Value 91 against its 74 for 24/7 Server, at CAD 300
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming
Chosen for Productivity
Chosen for 24/7 Server
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
More head-to-head comparisons in this category
Upgrade planner
Judge the change in the active scenario, then make the cash gap explicit.
Using page scenarioWhat are you upgrading from? These are the axes we compare on, and where this product stands in the current market.
Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.
Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
- Form factor
- 262-pin SO-DIMM
Show all specifications
Warranty
- Warranty
- 5 years
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-29
What to check in your build
DDR5
The board must take DDR5 — DDR generations are not interchangeable
262-pin SO-DIMM
Desktop boards take full-size DIMMs; laptops and mini PCs take SO-DIMMs.
1 free slots
A kit is tested as a set; filling fewer slots than modules is not possible.
XMP/EXPO support for 5600 MT/s
5600 MT/s is a profile speed — the board and CPU memory controller have to support it, and it is off until you enable it in BIOS
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #170 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is memory index 1. The main limitation appears when Gaming becomes the priority, where it grades C.
Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 offers C-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #259 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is memory index 1. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 offers C-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #258 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is memory index 1. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 offers C-grade capability for 24/7 Server. It ranks #258 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is memory index 1. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-29 · formula ram-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.