Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM — Top-Speed JEDEC Standard Laptop Memory

The Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM (CT16G4SFRA32A) is Crucial-by-Micron's flagship JEDEC-standard DDR4 laptop memory module, operating at 3200 MT/s — the highest standard speed for DDR4 — delivering meaningful 20% bandwidth gains over typical DDR4-2666 modules at a similar price point. Compatible with virtually every modern DDR4 laptop and downclockable to 2933 MT/s or 2666 MT/s on older systems, this module is the universal upgrade choice for productivity laptops, gaming laptops, business notebooks, and small form factor systems. Backed by Crucial's renowned 100% module testing and Micron's 45+ years of DRAM manufacturing expertise, this 16GB single module delivers reliability and performance where it counts.

🚀 Performance Specifications

• Capacity: 16GB single module
• Memory Type: DDR4 SDRAM
• Speed: 3200 MT/s (PC4-25600)
• Latency: CL22-22-22
• Voltage: 1.2V (DDR4 standard)
• Form Factor: 260-pin SODIMM (Notebook/Laptop)
• Configuration: 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 (depending on revision)
• ECC: Non-ECC
• Buffering: Unbuffered
• Manufacturer: Crucial by Micron

⚡ Why DDR4-3200 Is the Best DDR4 Upgrade

• Highest JEDEC DDR4 Speed: 3200 MT/s is the official JEDEC maximum standard speed for DDR4 — fully supported by all modern DDR4 platforms
• 20% More Bandwidth: 3200 MT/s vs 2666 MT/s = ~20% more memory bandwidth — meaningful gains for memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads
• Native Speed on Modern Laptops: Runs at full 3200 MT/s on Intel 10th-13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 4000-7000 series laptops without overclocking
• Backward Compatible: Auto-downclocks gracefully to 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MT/s on older laptops
• Reliable JEDEC Compliance: Pure JEDEC standard module — no XMP, no overclocking, just rock-solid reliability
• Direct From Micron: Manufactured by one of the world's three largest DRAM fabricators
• 100% Module Tested: Every Crucial module is fully tested before shipping
• Plug & Play Simplicity: Insert, boot, done — no BIOS configuration required
• Standard 1.2V Operation: No voltage tradeoff for the higher speed — runs cool and efficient

🎨 Design — Standard Industry Profile

• Form Factor: Industry-standard 260-pin SODIMM — fits all DDR4-compatible laptops
• PCB Color: Standard green PCB with Crucial branding label
• Height: Low-profile design fits ultrabooks, business laptops, and gaming laptops alike
• Bare PCB Design: No heat spreader (not needed at standard JEDEC operation)
• Professional Aesthetic: Clean, business-appropriate design

🛡️ Build Quality & Reliability

• Micron-Manufactured Chips: Direct from one of the top three DRAM fabricators in the world
• Rigorous Multi-Stage Testing: Each module is tested at the chip level and module level for long-term reliability
• JEDEC Compliant: Adheres strictly to the official JEDEC DDR4 specification for guaranteed compatibility
• Built for Reliability: Crucial's mainstream line designed for long-term dependable operation
• Backed by Micron's 45+ Years of Manufacturing Excellence: Industry-leading DRAM expertise from chip design through final module assembly

💻 Platform Compatibility

• Intel Laptops (Native 3200 MT/s): 10th Gen (Comet Lake / Ice Lake), 11th Gen (Tiger Lake), 12th Gen (Alder Lake DDR4), 13th Gen (Raptor Lake DDR4) — H, U, and Y series
• AMD Laptops (Native 3200 MT/s): Ryzen 4000 (Renoir), Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne / Lucienne), Ryzen 7000 (Rembrandt-R DDR4 variants)
• Backward Compatible: Auto-downclocks on older Intel 7th-9th Gen / AMD Ryzen 2000-3000 systems to 2666 or 2400 MT/s
• Business Laptops: Compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad T-series, HP EliteBook, Dell Latitude, ASUS ZenBook (DDR4-3200 generations)
• Productivity Laptops: Compatible with Acer Aspire, Lenovo IdeaPad, ASUS VivoBook, HP Pavilion (DDR4-3200 generations)
• Gaming Laptops (DDR4-3200 era): Compatible with ASUS TUF, Acer Nitro 5, Lenovo Legion 5/7 (Gen 5-7), HP Pavilion Gaming, Dell G15
• Form Factor Match: 260-pin SODIMM — does NOT fit DDR3 (204-pin) or DDR5 (262-pin) slots (different keying)
• Single-Module or Dual-Channel: Run as single 16GB module, or pair with another identical 16GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM for 32GB dual-channel performance

🎯 Best For

• Modern DDR4-3200 laptops needing additional or replacement memory
• Laptops shipped with 8GB upgrading to 16GB or 32GB total
• Productivity laptops where 20% more memory bandwidth helps with multitasking
• Gaming laptops (DDR4 era) needing more memory for modern AAA titles requiring 16GB
• Business and productivity laptops where rock-solid reliability matters
• Light to moderate gaming laptops (Intel UHD, Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Vega/680M) benefiting from higher memory bandwidth
• Software developers running multiple browser tabs, IDEs, and Docker containers
• Content creation: photo editing in Lightroom, light video editing in DaVinci Resolve / Premiere
• Replacing failed memory in laptops manufactured 2020-2023
• Acer Aspire, Lenovo IdeaPad, HP Pavilion, ASUS VivoBook, Dell Inspiron compatibility-verified models
• System integrators wanting maximum DDR4 performance with guaranteed Crucial reliability

📋 Key Features

• 16GB single DDR4-3200 SODIMM module (CT16G4SFRA32A)
• 3200 MT/s PC4-25600 data rate with CL22-22-22 latency
• Highest JEDEC standard DDR4 speed
• 20% more memory bandwidth than DDR4-2666 modules
• 1.2V standard DDR4 operation
• 260-pin standard laptop DDR4 SODIMM form factor
• 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 configuration depending on revision
• Non-ECC, unbuffered for consumer laptop compatibility
• JEDEC-compliant — Plug & Play with all DDR4-compatible laptops
• Auto-downclocks to 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MT/s on older DDR4 platforms
• Standard green PCB with Crucial branding
• Crucial-by-Micron quality with direct chip-level manufacturing
• Compatible with Intel 10th-13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 4000-7000 series laptops at native speed
• Standard SODIMM height — fits ultrabooks, business laptops, gaming laptops, and SFF systems
• 100% module tested before shipping
• SKU: LRAM-CRUC-16G-DDR4-3200-OB-0157