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Crucial

Crucial CT2K48G56C46S5 96GB (2 x 48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 laptop RAM

SKU CH-NQDG-7RXCN MPN CT2K48G56C46S5

Dual-channel 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM kit running at 5600 MT/s with CL46 latency for compatible Intel 12th, 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 6000 laptops

  • Total capacity96 GB (2 × 48 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
  • CAS latencyCL46
  • Rated voltage1.1 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered / Unregistered
  • Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
  • 96 GB total capacity for heavy multitasking and large datasets
  • DDR5 5600 speed delivers high bandwidth for modern workloads
  • Dual-channel kit ensures matched performance across both modules
  • Low 1.10 V operation reduces power draw and heat
  • Compatible with 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 Series laptops

Kit capacity and target machine

This 96GB kit contains two 48GB SO-DIMMs built to the DDR5 5600 standard. It is intended for laptops that accept 262-pin DDR5 modules and can run at 1.10V. The dual-channel layout helps the memory controller reach rated bandwidth on compatible platforms.

Effect of the dual-channel kit

The paired modules let a supported laptop populate two slots with matched capacity and timing. CL46 latency and the PC5 44800 data rate are set at the factory, so the system can enable dual-channel operation without manual configuration. No heat spreader is included, keeping the modules thin for tight chassis.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

The kit suits owners of 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 6000 Series laptops that support 96GB total memory and 262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMMs. Buyers whose machines are limited to lower maximum capacity, require ECC, or use an older DDR generation cannot use this memory.

How it compares

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Price $502.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,079 comparable items (median $70.99).
Total capacity 96 GB (2 × 48 GB)
Higher than about 93% of the 1,886 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $5.24 per GB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineDDR5 Classic
Part numberCT2K48G56C46S5
Total capacity96 GB (2 × 48 GB)
Product type262-Pin DDR5 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL46
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered / Unregistered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.1 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size107 × 91 × 5 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forCompatible with 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 Series laptops

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Questions about this item

Will the dual-channel kit of two 48GB modules need any firmware updates or re-pasting over its lifespan?

The modules are unbuffered, non-ECC DDR5 SO-DIMMs with no heat spreader; they have no user-serviceable parts and require no firmware or thermal-paste maintenance.

What sustained-throughput ceiling appears first when both 48GB sticks run at DDR5 5600 CL46?

The JEDEC-standard 5600 MT/s data rate and CL46 latency set the bandwidth limit; the memory controller in 12th/13th Gen Intel Core or Ryzen 6000 Series laptops will cap sustained throughput at that spec.

How much heat and power does the 96GB kit draw at 1.10V during all-day workloads?

Operating at 1.10V without a heat spreader, the kit runs within standard DDR5 SO-DIMM thermal limits; typical power draw stays low enough for passive laptop cooling to handle continuous operation.

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