Page 2 - A Closer Look, Test System
As we have noted previously, Crucial has been producing only OEM-grade memory, as its previous Ballistix branding was canceled. This set of memory is part of their newest launch of their DDR5 lineup with increased transfer rates of DDR5-5200. There is also a DDR5-5600 version. While it is strange to see no heatspreader on top, one primary advantage of this is compatibility, as these are guaranteed to be compatible with CPU coolers of all shapes and sizes. It should not reach any dangerous levels of warmth for you to be concerned about, as this set of memory operates at a low voltage of 1.1V. In reality, the heatspreader adds only a visual appeal, especially for those with windowed cases. Thankfully, the black PCB makes this kit fit into practically any build with just a pure white system being the exception.
From the photo above, you can see the two sticks of Crucial CT2K16G52C42U5 DDR5-5200 2x16GB with a black PCB. The power management integrated circuit, also known as a PMIC, is in the middle of each module. Four memory chips can be found to the left and right of the PMIC. A specifications label covers the right side and lists the model number, bandwidth, CAS latency, voltage, and DIMM's memory capacity. Both of these modules are made in Malaysia.
With a closer look at the surface components, we have two primary things to look at. First is the PMIC, with the APW8502C voltage regulator labeled here. Next, we have a closer look at one of the eight memory chips. These are Micron-manufactured with a "D8DDZ" FBGA inscription on each IC. Its full part number is MT60B2G8HB-56B:G, and these are 2GB chips for a total of 16GB on each DIMM. As mentioned on the previous page, the RAM modules run at speeds of DDR5-5200 with 42-42-42-84 latencies. They operate at the base DDR5 voltage of 1.1V, which is well under the maximum safe limit of 1.35V defined by both Intel and AMD. Below are the listed features for the ICs from Micron's website:
• VDD = VDDQ = 1.1V (NOM)
• VPP= 1.8V (NOM)
• On-die, internal, adjustable VREF generation for DQ, CA, CS
• 1.1V pseudo open-drain I/O
• TC maximum up to 95°C
– 32ms, 8192-cycle refresh up to 85°C
– 16ms, 8192-cycle refresh at >85°C to 95°C
• 32 internal banks (x4, x8): 8 groups of 4 banks each
• 16 internal banks (x16): 4 groups of 4 banks each
• 16n-bit prefetch architecture
• 1 cycle/2 cycle command structure
• 2N mode
• All bank and same bank refresh
• Multi-purpose command (MPC)
• CS/CA training mode
• On-die ECC (bounded fault)
• ECC transparency and error scrub
• Decision feedback equalization (DFE)
• Loopback mode
• Command-based non-target (NT) nominal, DQ/DQS park, and dynamic WR on-die termination (ODT)
• sPPR and hPPR capability
• Per-DRAM addressability
• JEDEC JESD-79.5 compliant
Our test configuration is as follows:
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K
CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black
Motherboard: ASUS ProArt Z690-Creator WiFi
Graphics: EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti XC3 ULTRA GAMING
Chassis: Thermaltake Core P3 TG Pro Snow
Storage: XPG Atom 30 1TB
Power: FSP Hydro PTM Pro 1200W
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Compared Hardware:
- Crucial CT2K16G52C42U5 DDR5-5200 2x16GB @ DDR5-5200 42-42-42-84
- Crucial CT2K16G48C40U5 DDR5-4800 2x16GB @ DDR5-4800 40-39-39-77
- Crucial CT2K16G56C46U5 DDR5-5600 2x16GB @ DDR5-5600 46-45-45-90
- Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-5200 2x16GB @ DDR5-5200 40-40-40-80
- Kingston FURY Renegade RGB DDR5-6000 2x16GB @ DDR5-6000 32-38-38-80
- Patriot Viper Venom RGB DDR5-6200 2x16GB @ DDR5-6200 40-40-40-76
- XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 2x16GB @ DDR5-6000 40-40-40-76
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look, Test System
3. Benchmark: AIDA64 CPU
4. Benchmark: AIDA64 FPU
5. Benchmark: AIDA64 Memory
6. Benchmark: PCMark 10
7. Benchmark: 3DMark
8. Benchmark: PassMark PerformanceTest 10
9. Benchmark: SuperPI 1M, Cinebench R23
10. Overclocking and Conclusion
