PNY Performance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 RAM 5600MHz (PC5-44800) – CL46

Written analysis

PNY Performance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 RAM 5600MHz (PC5-44800) – CL46 at a glance

The PNY Performance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 RAM 5600MHz (PC5-44800) – CL46 from PNY is listed as part number MD16GK2D5560046-TB and is a 16 GB DDR5 kit in a (2x8GB) layout on a DIMM form factor. It is non-ECC consumer memory, aimed at desktops, gaming, and general use.

Best fit: Mainstream systems that match the listed DDR5 generation, module count, and capacity requirements.

Performance

This kit runs at 5200 MT/s with primary timings of 46 and a calculated first-word latency of 17.69 ns. Its calculated performance score is 69.3, placing it in the basic performance tier. Actual operation at the advertised settings depends on CPU memory-controller, motherboard, and profile support.

Cost-effectiveness

From a cost-efficiency view this kit is expensive per gigabyte at $13.4/GB. Combined capacity value is 60.8. That is a relatively weak return in this category. Similar kits at this price can offer more speed or more capacity.