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Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46
Trade-offs: Current price sits $8 above the strong-value threshold (~$222)
- Kit capacity
- 16 GB (1×16 GB)
- Generation
- DDR5
- Rated speed
- 5600 MT/s
- CAS latency
- CL46
- First-word latency
- 16.43 ns
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Is this a good buy today?
Market confidence: MediumAt $230 the Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 is priced 8% below its $249 representative market level. Only 2 verified new offers stand behind it, so the level can move quickly.
Consider: TeamGroup T-Force 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL38 offers stronger value around $250.Compare
Prices & availability
Where to buy the Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46
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 | CentralComputer | New | $230 | 78 | 2026-09-27 | View offer → |
| Crucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 | Newegg | New | $268 | 71 | 2026-09-27 | 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.
Where it stands in the field
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.
#189 of 415 graded RAM memory kits
- #186 KingstonKingston FURY 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL28 68
- #187 G.SKILLG.SKILL Ripjaws 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL30 68
- #188 CrucialCrucial 24GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 68
- #189 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 68
- #190 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 68
- #191 CrucialCrucial Classic 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 68
- #192 PatriotPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 68
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#79 of 415 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #76 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB 64GB DDR5 6000MHz CL38 78
- #77 Silicon PowerSilicon Power GAMING 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 78
- #78 Silicon PowerSilicon Power XPOWER 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 78
- #79 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 78
- #80 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 78
- #81 G.SKILLG.SKILL Trident 48GB DDR5 6000MHz CL40 78
- #82 PatriotPatriot Viper 64GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 78
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#286 of 415 graded RAM memory kits
- #283 CrucialCrucial Pro 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #284 KingstonKingston ValueRAM 32GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #285 CrucialCrucial 24GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #286 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #287 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #288 CrucialCrucial Classic 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #289 Silicon PowerSilicon Power 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#71 of 415 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #68 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 96GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 79
- #69 CrucialCrucial Pro 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL38 79
- #70 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 64GB DDR5 6400MHz CL34 79
- #71 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 79
- #72 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 79
- #73 CorsairCorsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 79
- #74 G.SKILLG.SKILL Ripjaws 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 79
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#276 of 415 graded RAM memory kits
- #273 CrucialCrucial Pro 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 6
- #274 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 6
- #275 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 6
- #276 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #277 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #278 CrucialCrucial Classic 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #279 PatriotPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 6
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#183 of 415 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #180 CorsairCorsair Vengeance 64GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 79
- #181 KingstonKingston Fury 96GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 79
- #182 G.SKILLG.SKILL Flare 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 79
- #183 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 79
- #184 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 79
- #185 G.SKILLG.SKILL Trident 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL32 79
- #186 CorsairCorsair Dominator 64GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 79
Performance 24/7 Server
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#276 of 415 graded RAM memory kits
- #273 CrucialCrucial Pro 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 6
- #274 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 6
- #275 KingstonKingston FURY 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 6
- #276 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #277 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #278 CrucialCrucial Classic 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 6
- #279 PatriotPatriot Viper 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 6
Value 24/7 Server
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#199 of 415 currently priced RAM memory kits
- #196 KingstonKingston Fury 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 73
- #197 PNYPNY XLR8 16GB DDR4 3600MHz CL18 73
- #198 PatriotPatriot Viper 48GB DDR5 8200MHz CL38 73
- #199 CrucialCrucial 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #200 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Create 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 73
- #201 CorsairCorsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5 7000MHz CL34 73
- #202 TeamGroupTeamGroup T-Force 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL38 73
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 Value78 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities TeamGroup T-Force 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL38 84 +7% capability · +9% price | |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeC Value79 | Higher capability G.SKILL Trident 16GB DDR4 4600MHz CL18 A 59 +30% capability · +8% price | Higher Value with current priorities TeamGroup T-Force 16GB DDR5 6000MHz CL38 B 86 +15% capability · +9% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeC Value79 | Higher capability Crucial Ballistix 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 C 53 +100% capability · -50% price | Higher Value with current priorities Kingston HyperX 16GB DDR4 2400MHz CL15 C 100 +0% capability · -75% price |
| 24/7 ServerScenario capability | GradeC Value73 | Higher capability Crucial Ballistix 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 B 66 +100% capability · -50% price | Higher Value with current priorities Kingston HyperX 16GB DDR4 2400MHz CL15 C 100 +0% capability · -75% 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.
Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded C for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$222$222 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-09-27 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $8 above the strong-value threshold (~$222)cheapest tracked $230 against a $222 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
- Gaming is what you actually need it forit 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: ~$222$222 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming, in the 2026-09-27 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Gaming is what you actually need it forit grades C there; G.SKILL Trident 16GB DDR4 4600MHz CL18 grades A at $249
- Current price sits $8 above the strong-value threshold (~$222)cheapest tracked $230 against a $222 calculated threshold for Gaming
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: ~$224$224 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Productivity, in the 2026-09-27 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Productivity is what you actually need it forit grades C there; Crucial Ballistix 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 grades C at $114
- Current price sits $6 above the strong-value threshold (~$224)cheapest tracked $230 against a $224 calculated threshold for Productivity
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelKingston HyperX 16GB DDR4 2400MHz CL15 holds Relative Value 100 against its 79 for Productivity, at $58
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: ~$187$187 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for 24/7 Server, in the 2026-09-27 offer frame
Consider other options if
- 24/7 Server is what you actually need it forit grades C there; Crucial Ballistix 32GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 grades B at $114
- Current price sits $43 above the strong-value threshold (~$187)cheapest tracked $230 against a $187 calculated threshold for 24/7 Server
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelKingston HyperX 16GB DDR4 2400MHz CL15 holds Relative Value 100 against its 73 for 24/7 Server, at $58
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.
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 & compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
- Generation
- DDR5
- Kit capacity
- 16 GB
- Modules
- 1
- Rated speed
- 5600 MT/s
- CAS latency
- CL46
- First-word latency
- 16.43 ns
- Memory index
- 0.781
Power / Interface
- Form factor
- 262-pin SO-DIMM
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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 2026-09-27
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 #189 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 #286 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 #276 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 #276 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.
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Amazon is shown as a discovery link when we do not have a permitted verified price snapshot. It is excluded from price comparisons, rankings and Relative Value until a compliant tracked price exists.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-09-27 · formula ram-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-09-27 · 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.