Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40
Prices & availability
Where to buy the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40
| Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newegg | New | $135 | 30 | Go to offer → | |
| Amazon | New | Check current price on Amazon | in store | Check on Amazon |
The Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 ranks #108 of 353 in-stock RAM memory kits by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-08-14 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.
Is the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 worth it in August 2026? (value analysis)
It sits at #108 of 353 in balanced value. The current top 3 are within 30 points of each other.
Each letter answers “how well does this product handle that job?” — price is never part of it.
Near this price: #14 value · #1 capability within ±15% of this price · ±15% band
Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use — price excluded, identical to the tier list.
The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-08-14 offer frame back in as Relative Value.
Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
| Scenario (preset) | Relative Value | Strong Value at ≤ | Excellent Value at ≤ | Market-leading Value at ≤ | Top value pick here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 30 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | G.SKILL Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | ||
| Gaming | 41 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | G.SKILL Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | ||
| Productivity | 36 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | G.SKILL Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | ||
| 24/7 Server | 29 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | G.SKILL Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | ||
| Strict Budget | 11 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | G.SKILL Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | ||
Relative Value is computed within the current in-stock set for each preset (leader = 100). Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.
Price & value history
What we actually observed — lowest tracked offer, average offer price, and value/rank position among products whose record is under review in this category.
- 🔥 At its tracked low. We have not observed the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 below $135 since 2026-07-15.
- 📉 Down 5.3% since tracking began ($143 → $135).
Across 25 tracked days we recorded the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 on 19 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $135 on 2026-08-03 and the highest $143 on 2026-07-24. Today's lowest total is $135, 1.8% below the 25-day average of $138. The average offer price across 1 retailer is $135 (-0.3% above the cheapest). Price volatility is very stable (2.8% CV).
Prices are the cheapest total (item plus shipping) we recorded for a New, in-stock offer on that day. Value and rank here are measured against products whose record is under review — the set this product actually competes in — so they will not match a Value Score computed over the whole catalogue elsewhere on this page. A previous-generation part is ranked among previous-generation parts, because that is the choice a buyer of one is actually making.
Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 DDR, DIMM & motherboard compatibility
| Memory generation | DDR5 |
| Capacity / kit | 16 GB · 2 modules |
| Rated speed | 4800 MT/s |
| CAS / first-word latency | CL40 · 16.67 ns |
| Form factor | 288-pin DIMM |
| Voltage | not tracked |
Match the DDR generation and DIMM form factor first. Then confirm the motherboard QVL or memory-support list for the rated speed, module count and EXPO/XMP profile; a kit can run below its advertised speed on an unsupported platform.
Best alternatives to the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 at similar prices
Chosen for Productivity, not for general performance — a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.
FAQ
- What is a good price for the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 right now?
- No realistic price brings the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 to an 80+ Relative Value under the balanced weighting in the 2026-08-14 offer frame — other in-stock products dominate it on performance-per-dollar. That is a statement about this market frame, not about the product: check the scenario matrix, where different priorities can put it ahead.
- Where can I buy the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40?
- We track 2 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions — the first 2 useful price highlights are shown above, which is the complete currently tracked set. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
- Is the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 worth it in August 2026?
- That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #108 of 353 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-08-14 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
- Will the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 work in my PC?
- It is a DDR5 288-pin DIMM kit rated for 4800 MT/s. Match the DDR generation and form factor first, then confirm the rated speed and module count on the motherboard memory-support list.
- What is the Crucial 16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 best suited for?
- It combines 16GB, 4800 MT/s and CL40. Gaming emphasizes first-word latency at a sufficient capacity; workstation use emphasizes capacity and bandwidth.
Offer frame: 2026-08-14 · dataset generated 2026-08-14 · formula ram-value-v1 · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error