Crucial

Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A

Expert rating8 / 10

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

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Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A 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.

Our verdict

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

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Peak Bandwidth	25.6 GB/s
Brand	Crucial
Part Number	CT16G4SFRA32A
Series	Crucial SODIMM

Memory

DDR Generation	DDR4
Capacity	16 GB
Speed	3200MT/s (PC4-25600)
CAS Latency	22
Module Count	1
Voltage	1.2 V

Physical

RGB Lighting	No

Module and platform

RAM Segment	Laptop SODIMM
Form Factor	260-Pin SODIMM (Laptop)

Capacity

Capacity Per Module	16 GB

Speed and timings

True Latency	13.8 ns

Overclocking profile

XMP Support	No
EXPO Support	No

Silicon

Memory IC	Micron
ECC	No

Physical and lighting

Colour	Green PCB

Commercial

Warranty	Limited Lifetime

FAQs

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

Key specs for the Crucial SODIMM CT16G4SFRA32A: Capacity Per Module 16 GB, Capacity 16 GB, Speed 3200MT/s (PC4-25600), OC Profile JEDEC only, Voltage 1.2 V, DDR Generation DDR4.

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?

Best suited to: 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)?

Not the best fit for: Gaming laptops wanting tighter CAS latency; Users needing 32GB+ in one module; Desktop systems.