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Crucial CT16G4SFRA32A 16GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM
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Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A

Expert rating8 / 10

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DDR Generation:
DDR4
Capacity:
16GB (1x16GB)
Speed:
3200MT/s
CAS Latency:
CL22
Form Factor:
SODIMM (Laptop)

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Manufacturer: Crucial Last updated: 2026-09-12T18:05:04.000Z

Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A (16GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory) Review

Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A is a single 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 laptop module, the capacity most modern laptop users actually need, sold as a standalone stick for single-slot upgrades or replacing an undersized factory module.

This is the module for the common 'my laptop shipped with 8GB and Chrome eats it all' problem — one 16GB stick, standard 3200MHz speed, drops straight into almost any DDR4 laptop's open or existing slot.

The Modern Laptop Capacity Baseline

16GB has become the realistic minimum for comfortable multitasking on Windows 11 with a browser and office apps open, making this single-module capacity the most commonly requested laptop RAM upgrade today.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Kingston FURY Impact KF432S20IB/16 (identical 16GB/3200MHz spec, tighter CL20, gaming heat spreader), that module suits a gaming laptop upgrade, while this plain CT16G4SFRA32A is the value pick for a general productivity notebook. Compared with the Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A (8GB), step up to this 16GB module for a more comfortable, future-proof capacity.

Specifications

Identity

BrandCrucial
Part NumberCT16G4SFRA32A
SeriesCrucial SODIMM

Memory

DDR GenerationDDR4
Capacity16 GB
Speed3200MT/s (PC4-25600)
CAS Latency22
Module Count1
Voltage1.2 V

Physical

Form Factor260-Pin SODIMM (Laptop)
RGB LightingNo

Module and platform

RAM SegmentLaptop SODIMM

Capacity

Capacity Per Module16 GB

Speed and timings

True Latency13.8 ns

Silicon

Memory ICMicron
ECCNo

Physical and lighting

ColourGreen PCB

Commercial

WarrantyLimited Lifetime
Model NumberCT16G4SFRA32A
OC ProfileJEDEC Standard
Spec Score3.4

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

The go-to capacity and speed grade for a mainstream laptop memory upgrade today.

Best for

  • Mainstream laptop upgrades from 8GB to 16GB
  • Single open SODIMM slot upgrades
  • General productivity notebooks

Not for

  • Gaming laptops wanting tighter CAS latency
  • Users needing 32GB+ in one module
  • Desktop systems

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A (16GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory)?

The Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A (16GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory) is a memory kit from Crucial. Key specs: DDR Generation DDR4, Capacity 16GB (1x16GB), Speed 3200MT/s (PC4-25600), CAS Latency 22, Module Count 1.

Will the Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A (16GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory) work with my current setup?

The Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A (16GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory) lists DDR Generation is DDR4. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits. Our upgrade checker at /upgrade can confirm compatibility for common combinations.

Who is the Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A (16GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory) best suited to?

It suits mainstream laptop upgrades from 8gb to 16gb, single open sodimm slot upgrades, general productivity notebooks.

What are the drawbacks of the Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A (16GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory)?

It is a poor fit for gaming laptops wanting tighter cas latency, users needing 32gb+ in one module, desktop systems.

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