Crucial unleashes powerful DDR5 Pro OC 6400 with CL32

This morning Crucial announced the immediate launch of their most powerful DDR5 modules yet – DDR5 Pro OC 64000 CL32. Not only faster than almost any other chip on the market, these new memory modules have the lowest CAS latency I've seen on a chip at just 32. A quick test of my own RAM and I find that it's currently rated at CAS42 - a fair bit slower. Let's dig into what else makes these special:

Crucial, a brand of Micron Technology, Inc., is deepening its commitment to gamers with the debut of Crucial DDR5 Pro Overclocking (OC) 6400 CL32 Gaming DRAM. Engineered for tech enthusiasts and offered in 32GB kits or 16GB single modules1 , this new memory delivers faster speeds, lower latency and a bold new design that looks as good as it performs. This launch cements Crucial’s commitment to PC gamers with new 10-nanosecond/CL32-class latency and delivers on feedback related to aesthetics, now with a new elevated heatspreader design.

Dinesh Bahal, Corporate VP and GM of Micron's Commercial Products gruop had this to say about the new hardware at launch:

Today’s AAA games are more immersive, fast paced and demanding than ever. They push systems to their limits with real-time action, intense multitasking and ultra-high frame rates. Gamers need memory that can keep up. Crucial DDR5 Pro OC 6400 CL32 is designed for those who want to win on both performance and style. It helps players load games faster, react instantly and stay ahead of the competition. It’s fast, reliable and looks incredible inside your rig.

The team is stating they see "meaningful performance gains" in memory-hungry games like Watch Dogs: Legion and Red Dead Redemption, both of which are purported to see a 25% improvement.

Let's get under the hood with these and see what else they're offering:

With speeds up to 6400MT/s3, this memory delivers up to 37.5% lower latency than JEDEC standard DDR54, is optimized for next-gen multi-core CPUs and supports stable overclocking with Intel® XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO (requires manual BIOS enablement). It’s compatible with Intel® Core Ultra processors (Series 2) and AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, ensuring seamless integration into modern gaming and creative setups.

Key features:

• Faster than ever: Up to 6400MT/s speed and CL32 latency means quicker reactions and smoother gameplay: More than 14% faster than standard 5600 DRAM.
• Micron-powered performance: Backed by Micron’s trusted memory technology for long-term reliability and energy efficiency.
• Multitask like a pro: Perfect for gaming, livestreaming, 3D rendering and content creation,7 making it ideal for custom builds or for anyone who uses data-intensive applications like AI and machine learning.

These look pretty solid, and at that latency they should be incredibly fast. Even in their own lineup of RAM, their previous DDR5 at 6400Hz had a CAS of 40.

Look for these to start appearing in retailers and on shelves today, and stay tuned for a full review in the near future.