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Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 vs Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

1×48 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity95
Speed77
Latency48
Generation100
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Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency75
Generation100
Verdict

Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL46).
  • Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36
79Gear score79
DDR5TypeDDR5
48 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×48 GBKit1×16 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL46CAS latencyCL36
≈ $204Estimated price≈ $162

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 or Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 better?

Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Total capacity: Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL46).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Crucial CT48G56C46S5 48GB (1x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 ≈ $204, Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 ≈ $162. Current prices vary by store.