Kingston ValueRam 16GB (DDR5-6400, CL52) Desktop RAM
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The Kingston ValueRAM 16GB DDR5-6400 is a CUDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered DIMM) — the 16GB single-stick companion to the 8GB KVR64A52BS6-8 in this range, using a more capable 1Rx8 x8 IC configuration with eight 2G×8-bit FBGA components and an integrated Clock Driver. Running at DDR5-6400 CL52 via JEDEC specification at 1.1V with gold contact fingers across 288 pins, it delivers doubled capacity over the 8GB variant with better per-chip signal integrity. CUDIMM compatibility is required — verify your motherboard and CPU support CUDIMM before purchasing. ValueRAM delivers award-winning performance and legendary Kingston reliability, backed by a lifetime warranty.
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Description
CUDIMM — Platform Requirements Apply
Like the 8GB KVR64A52BS6-8 listed alongside it, this is a CUDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered DIMM) — not a standard UDIMM. The KVR64A52BS8-16 contains eight 2G×8-bit FBGA DRAM components and one Clock Driver (CKD), which regenerates the DDR5 clock signal on-module for improved signal integrity at 6400MT/s. CUDIMMs require a CUDIMM-compatible motherboard and CPU — primarily Intel Arrow Lake (Z890/B860) and later platforms. They will not function in standard DDR5 UDIMM-only boards regardless of DDR5 support.
⚠️ CUDIMM requires CUDIMM-compatible motherboard and CPU: This module will not function in all DDR5 motherboards. Verify that your specific board and processor explicitly support CUDIMM before purchasing. CUDIMM support is primarily found on Intel Arrow Lake (Z890/B860) and later platforms — most existing Z690/Z790/X670E boards support standard UDIMM only.
16GB vs 8GB ValueRAM CUDIMM: IC Topology
The 16GB KVR64A52BS8-16 uses a 1Rx8 single-rank x8 configuration — eight 2G×8-bit chips — compared to the 8GB KVR64A52BS6-8’s 1Rx16 configuration with four 1G×16-bit chips. The x8 topology provides better signal integrity per chip and broader compatibility with memory controllers that optimise for x8 organisation, while remaining single-rank for maximum compatibility across CUDIMM-capable platforms. Both modules include an integrated Clock Driver (CKD).
Performance Profile
The SPD is programmed to JEDEC standard DDR5-6400 at 52-52-52 timing at 1.1V. DDR5-6400 is achieved natively without any XMP or EXPO profile — no BIOS configuration is required on a compatible CUDIMM platform. The module defaults to DDR5-6400 CL52 straight from installation.
⚠️ No XMP on this module: DDR5-6400 is achieved via JEDEC specification natively on compatible CUDIMM platforms — no BIOS tuning required.
ValueRAM Quality & Warranty
ValueRAM is Kingston’s industry standard memory line, delivering award-winning performance and legendary Kingston reliability. Each 288-pin DIMM uses gold contact fingers, operating temperature is 0°C to +85°C, and storage temperature is −55°C to +100°C. No heat spreader, no RGB — classic ValueRAM reliability focus backed by a lifetime warranty.
⚠️ Single stick = single channel: For dual-channel bandwidth, install a second KVR64A52BS8-16 in your motherboard’s recommended paired DIMM slots. Refer to your board’s manual for the correct slot configuration.
Key Highlights
- Capacity: 16GB (1×16GB)
- Type: DDR5 CUDIMM | 288-pin (Desktop) — CUDIMM, not UDIMM
- Speed: 6400MT/s (PC5-51200)
- Timings: CL52-52-52
- Rank / IC: 1Rx8 single rank; 8× 2G×8-bit FBGA + Clock Driver (CKD)
- Voltage: 1.1V (VDD/VDDQ); 1.8V (VPP)
- Standard: JEDEC — no XMP, no EXPO
- On-Die ECC: Yes (DDR5 standard)
- ECC: Non-ECC unbuffered
- Contact fingers: Gold
- RGB: None
- Operating Temp: 0°C to +85°C
- Storage Temp: −55°C to +100°C
- Platform: CUDIMM-compatible DDR5 platforms only (Intel Arrow Lake Z890/B860 and later)
- Warranty: Lifetime
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