Crucial CT16G52C42U5

Brand: Crucial
Model: CT16G52C42U5
UPC: 649528935724

$250–$276estimated range · from catalog price Sep 2, 2026

Crucial 16GB DDR5‑5200 UDIMM (CT16G52C42U5): JEDEC CL42 1.1 V plug‑and‑play module for budget DDR5 desktop builds.

Memory speed rankTop 25% of RAM kits

TierBudget?

Released2022

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Capacity16 GB

TypeDDR5

Speed5200 MT/s

Modules1

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Product overview

Released in December 2022, Crucial’s CT16G52C42U5 is a 16 GB DDR5‑5200 desktop UDIMM from the brand’s standard DDR5 family. It adheres to JEDEC timings (CL42 at 1.1 V) on a 288‑pin, non‑ECC module for broad compatibility. Tier: budget — a no‑frills, plug‑and‑play stick meant to deliver stable DDR5 speed without XMP/EXPO tuning. It’s a good fit for budget builds and basic gaming, or for adding capacity to OEM systems that run JEDEC profiles by default. Unique note: SPD‑only (no XMP/EXPO) and sold without a heat spreader, aiding clearance under large air coolers. Discontinuation status is not confirmed.

Best for

budget builds
gaming

Official product specifications

Specifications

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Capacity16 GB