Crucial
Crucial 48GB DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory, SODIMM 262-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 - CT48G56C46S5
Available Styles / Variations:
Current price
$579.19$12.07/GBAs of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR5 market avg
17% above avgAt $12.07/GB โ DDR5 market rate.
Consider waiting
Price is near its tracked high of $579.50 โ in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial
Limitations
- 17% above the overall DDR5 market average $/GB
- Limited review data โ only 23 Amazon reviews
- Price near its tracked high of $579.50
- Availability unconfirmed โ may be out of stock or delisted
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 48GB DDR5 SO-DIMM specifications.
Laptop RAM โ suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots
48GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably
48GB 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
$579.19
38d Low
$499.85
38d High
$579.50
38d Avg
$570.86
Price Range
Tracked low
$499.85Current
$579.19Tracked high
$579.50Near tracked high
Speed Ranking
Top 41%
5600MHz ranks in the top 41% of all DDR5 speeds tracked (1,188 modules).
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: 0.34ฯ
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 | 48GB |
| 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 | B0C79T2CP7 |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
DDR5 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $17.28/GB |
| 16GB | $18.93/GB |
| 32GB | $17.28/GB |
| 48GBThis product | $15.22/GB |
| 64GB | $13.71/GB |
| 128GB | $3.27/GB |
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Same brand, different configurations
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32GB DDR5 RAM Kit (2x16GB), 4800MHz CL40 Laptop Memory - Compatible with Intel 12th Gen and AMD Processors - CT2K16G48C40S5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crucial 48GB 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 $579.19 ($12.07/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 122 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ . Browse all Crucial modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
Is 48GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?
48GB is more than enough for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 16โ24GB alongside Discord and a browser. 48GB gives you headroom for streaming, recording, and running multiple applications simultaneously.
What is the difference between a single 48GB stick and a 2ร24GB kit?
A single 48GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร24GB 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.
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