Crucial CT2K16G48C40U5 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 4800 desktop RAM
A 32 GB dual-channel DDR5 4800 kit with CL40 latency, 1.1 V operation and Intel XMP 3.0 support
- Total capacity32 GB (2 × 16 GB)
- Rated speedDDR5 4800 (PC5 38400)
- CAS latencyCL40
- Rated voltage1.1 V
- Buffer typeUnbuffered
- Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Capacity 32GB (2 x 16GB)
- 8GB$23.99
- 16GB$141.99
- 16GB (2 x 8GB)$193.99
- 32GB$359.99
- 32GB (2 x 16GB)$224.99
- 64GB$438.99
- 64GB (2 x 32GB)$804.99
Speed DDR5 4800 (PC5 38400)
- DDR5 4800 (PC5 38400)$224.99
- DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)$303.99
CAS Latency CL40
- CL40$224.99
- CL46$303.99
- 32 GB dual-channel kit equips modern desktops with ample memory capacity
- DDR5 4800 MT/s delivers high data rates for responsive performance
- CL40 latency supports quick access times in demanding workloads
- Intel XMP 3.0 profile enables one-click overclocking for enthusiast tuning
- 10 V operating voltage reduces power draw compared to DDR4
32GB DDR5 kit for desktop builders
This 32GB kit contains two 16GB unbuffered DDR5 modules rated at 4800 MT/s with CL40 latency. It targets system builders and upgraders who need standard-voltage DDR5 memory for modern desktop platforms. The kit operates at 1.10V and uses the 288-pin UDIMM form factor. Intel XMP 3.0 profiles are supported for automatic configuration.
Black UDIMMs with on-module power management
Each module uses a black PCB and the standard 288-pin layout, so installation follows the familiar DIMM slot procedure. DDR5 moves voltage regulation onto the module itself, which simplifies motherboard power design and improves signal integrity. The unbuffered, non-ECC design suits consumer desktop workloads without added register latency.
Replaces DDR4 kits when bandwidth matters
The DDR5 4800 specification delivers roughly 1.5 times the data rate and nearly 2 times the bandwidth of typical DDR4 memory. That jump benefits multi-core CPUs and memory-intensive applications such as content creation or heavy multitasking. The upgrade is worthwhile when the platform supports DDR5 and the workload can use the extra throughput.
How it compares
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- Price $224.99
- Pricier than about 71% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
- Total capacity 32 GB (2 × 16 GB)
- Higher than about 70% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
- Price per GB $7.03 per GB
- Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is $6.75 per GB.
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Crucial |
| Model name | CT2K16G48C40U5 |
| Total capacity | 32 GB (2 × 16 GB) |
| Product type | 288-Pin PC RAM |
| Product color | Black |
| Performance | |
| Rated speed | DDR5 4800 (PC5 38400) |
| Memory | |
| CAS latency | CL40 |
| ECC support | No |
| Buffer type | Unbuffered |
| Memory profiles | Intel XMP 3.0 |
| Power | |
| Rated voltage | 1.1 V |
| Size & build | |
| Shipping weight | 0.05 kg |
| Package size | 154 × 88 × 5 mm |
Other versions of this model
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Crucial CT2K16G56C46U5 32GB DDR5 5600 desktop RAM
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Questions about this item
What speed does the DDR5 4800 (PC5 38400) rating deliver in practice?
The kit runs at 4800 MT/s with CL40 timings at 1.10 V, giving the bandwidth shown by the PC5 38400 designation.
Will the 288-pin UDIMM modules fit my motherboard's DIMM slots?
Each 16 GB stick uses the standard 288-pin UDIMM form factor, so it fits any desktop board with DDR5 DIMM slots.
How do I enable the Intel XMP 3.0 profile after installing the memory?
Enter the BIOS, locate the XMP 3.0 setting, select Profile 1, save and reboot; the modules will then run at 4800 MT/s CL40.
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