Crucial
96GB DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory Kit, SODIMM 262-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 - CT2K48G56C46S5
Current price
$1189.99$12.40/GBAs of Jul 14, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR5 market avg
Near avgDeal score
67/100
At $12.40/GB โ DDR5 market rate.
Consider waiting
Price is near its tracked high of $1,194.99 โ in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.
Also sold elsewhere
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At a Glance
Strengths
- 50+ bought in past month โ indicates active demand
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial
Limitations
- Limited review data โ only 44 Amazon reviews
- Price near its tracked high of $1,194.99
All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ not editorial opinion. Updated daily.
Is This RAM Right for You?
Based on 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM specifications.
Laptop RAM โ suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots
96GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably
96GB handles 4K video editing on a laptop โ 8K workflows may need a desktop workstation
SO-DIMM laptop RAM is not used in servers โ servers require DIMM or RDIMM modules
SO-DIMM form factor โ correct type for laptop memory upgrades. Verify your laptop has an accessible slot.
Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.
Price History
Updated daily โ track price trends over time
Current
$1,189.99
33d Low
$964.89
33d High
$1,194.99
33d Avg
$1,110.29
Price Range
Tracked low
$964.89Current
$1189.99Tracked high
$1194.99Near tracked high
Speed Ranking
Top 36%
5600MHz ranks in the top 36% of all DDR5 speeds tracked (1,496 modules).
About Crucial
4.6โ
avg rating
124
products tracked
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: 0.80ฯ
This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.
XMP 3.0 / EXPO Profile Activation Required
This is a high-performance DDR5-5600 memory kit. It will NOT run at advertised speeds out of the box.
JEDEC Fallback Behavior
By default, all motherboards boot using safe **JEDEC standards** (typically **4800MT/s**). If you plug this RAM in and boot immediately, your system will downclock to this baseline, losing up to **10% - 20% CPU bandwidth**.
How to Enable XMP/EXPO
- 1.Reboot PC, tap
DelorF2to enter **BIOS**. - 2.Find memory settings and toggle **XMP / EXPO** to **Enabled**.
- 3.Save & Exit (press
F10). PC will reboot at 5600MHz.
Specifications
Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide | DDR5 |
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide | 96GB |
| Kit Config | โ Single stick โ runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร for dual-channel performance. |
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide | 5600MHz |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide | SO-DIMM |
ASIN | B0C79K5VGZ |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
Cheaper Alternatives
Same 96GB DDR5 โ lower $/GB than this product
Corsair
CORSAIR Vengeance SODIMM DDR5 RAM 96GB (2x48GB) 4800MHz CL40 Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory - Black (CMSX96GX5M2A4800C40)43% cheaper/GB
Ranked by lowest $/GB. Same 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM only. Prices updated daily.
DDR5 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $17.89/GB |
| 16GB | $19.10/GB |
| 32GB | $19.54/GB |
| 64GB | $20.84/GB |
| 96GBThis product | $15.03/GB |
| 128GB | $25.20/GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crucial 96GB 5600MHz DDR5 compatible with my motherboard?
This module is compatible with Laptop โ DDR5 SO-DIMM. Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.
Is this DDR5 module a good deal right now?
At $1,189.99 ($12.40/GB), this module is priced near the DDR5 market average. Check the price history chart above to see if prices have been trending up or down recently.
What is 5600MHz RAM used for?
DDR5 RAM is required for AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000/9000) and Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra 200S) platforms. It offers higher bandwidth than DDR4, making it beneficial for content creation, gaming on modern platforms, and AI workloads. 5600MHz is a good entry-level DDR5 speed with broad platform compatibility.
How does Crucial RAM compare to other brands?
Crucial has 124 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ . This specific module is 1% below the overall DDR5 market average $/GB. Browse all Crucial modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
Is 96GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?
96GB is more than enough for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 16โ24GB alongside Discord and a browser. 96GB gives you headroom for streaming, recording, and running multiple applications simultaneously.
What is the difference between a single 96GB stick and a 2ร48GB kit?
A single 96GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร48GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.
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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar
Lead Hardware AnalystC.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices updated daily. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.