Crucial
Crucial DRAM 24GB Kit (2x12GB) DDR5 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory CT2K12G56C46S5
Current price
$479.49$19.98/GBAs of Jul 14, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR5 market avg
59% above avgAt $19.98/GB โ DDR5 market rate.
Consider waiting
Price is near its tracked high of $479.49 โ in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.
Also sold elsewhere
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At a Glance
Strengths
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial
Limitations
- 59% above the overall DDR5 market average $/GB
- Limited review data โ only 44 Amazon reviews
- Price near its tracked high of $479.49
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 24GB (2x12) DDR5 SO-DIMM specifications.
Laptop RAM โ suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots
24GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably
24GB is insufficient for video editing or 3D rendering workloads
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
$479.49
58d Low
$274.99
58d High
$479.49
58d Avg
$341.82
Price Range
Tracked low
$274.99Current
$479.49Tracked high
$479.49Near 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
Overpriced
Deviation: 1.49ฯ
Consider waiting. Current pricing is higher than typical 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 | 24GB (2x12) |
| Kit Config | โ 2ร kit โ dual-channel ready |
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide | 5600MHz |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide | SO-DIMM |
ASIN | B0CTBB92LB |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
Cheaper Alternatives
Same 24GB DDR5 โ lower $/GB than this product
SP Silicon Power
Silicon Power DDR5 24GB 5600MHz (PC5-44800) CL46 1.1V SODIMM Non-ECC Laptop RAM Computer Memory SU024GBSVU560P02EC58% cheaper/GB
Ranked by lowest $/GB. Same 24GB 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 |
| 24GBThis product | $12.21/GB |
| 32GB | $19.54/GB |
| 64GB | $20.84/GB |
| 128GB | $25.20/GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crucial 24GB (2x12) 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 $479.49 ($19.98/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 . Browse all Crucial modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
Is 24GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?
24GB is below the 16GB minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most modern AAA titles require 12โ16GB. Consider upgrading to at least 16GB for a smooth gaming experience.
What is the difference between a single 24GB stick and a 2ร12GB kit?
This is already a 2ร12GB dual-channel kit โ the correct configuration for maximum performance. Dual-channel mode doubles the memory bandwidth by using both memory channels simultaneously, improving performance in games and applications by 10โ30% compared to a single stick of the same total capacity.
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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.