PNY XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 4000MHz

Brand
PNY
Model
XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 4000MHz
$114–$126estimated range · from catalog price Sep 3, 2026

PNY XLR8 EPIC-X RGB DDR4-4000 CL18 16GB (2x8GB) kit launched May 11, 2021; a high-end XMP 2.0 kit for Intel gaming and creator builds.

Memory speed rankTop 50% of RAM kits
TierHigh end?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedMay 2021
As an Amazon Associate, GixCore earns from qualifying purchases.Pricing note?This range is based on our last recorded catalog price and is not a quote. Check Amazon for the current price.
Capacity16 GB
TypeDDR4
Speed4000 MHz
Modules2
GixCore Editorial

Product overview

Released on May 11, 2021, this kit is part of PNY’s XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 line. It’s a 16GB (2x8GB) dual‑channel set rated for 4000 MT/s with an Intel XMP 2.0 profile at CL18 and 1.35V, wrapped in an RGB heat spreader. Positioned in the high_end tier for DDR4, it exists for builders who want higher-than-mainstream DDR4 speeds without chasing extreme showpiece kits. In practice it’s best for gaming and creator rigs that favor quick scratch workloads and high clocks, particularly on Intel boards where XMP is easily enabled. The 2x8GB layout suits lean gaming setups while leaving two slots open for future expansion.

Best for
  • gaming
  • content creation
  • Intel (XMP)
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the RAM kits catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Capacity16 GB
Higher than 53% of RAM kits
Rated speed4000 MHz
Higher than 53% of RAM kits
Modules2
Higher than 84% of RAM kits
Capacity
16 GB
Type
DDR4
Speed
4000 MHz
Modules
2
Pins
288
ECC
No
TDP
3 W
Pairing fit

Compatible CPUs

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
Pairing fit

Compatible Motherboards

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options