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PNY DDR4 16GB (1x16GB) 3200MHz CL22 Performance Desktop Memory
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PNY DDR4 16GB (1x16GB) 3200MHz CL22 Performance Desktop Memory

Bottom line: The PNY DDR4 16GB 3200MHz CL22 Performance Desktop Memory: 3200MHz (PC4-25600) speed on a single 16GB DIMM, no dual-kit purchase needed; main trade-off: CL22 latency is loose next to CL16 enthusiast DDR4 kits.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 3200MHz (PC4-25600) speed on a single 16GB DIMM, no dual-kit purchase needed
  • ✓ Auto-steps down to 3000/2933/2666/2400/2133MHz for older boards
  • ✓ 1.2V operation keeps heat and power draw low in cramped cases
  • ✓ Single-DIMM format leaves a slot free for a later 32GB upgrade

Cons

  • ✗ CL22 latency is loose next to CL16 enthusiast DDR4 kits
  • ✗ One module means single-channel until you buy a second
  • ✗ No heat spreader or RGB, so it looks bare in a windowed build
  • ✗ DDR4 only, incompatible with DDR5 AM5 and 12th-gen-plus platforms

Manufacturer description

Want to work with the latest memory-intensive applications like graphic design and video-editing tools; keep multiple browser windows open for work, school, or play? Is your PC having trouble keeping up? A DDR4 3200MHz memory upgrade from PNY gives you the speed you need to get the most out of your current Windows desktop PC. PNY’s Performance line of DDR4 RAM modules is purpose-built for users who want rock-solid reliability and great value. For more than 30 years, PNY has been rigorously sourcing, testing, and manufacturing memory upgrades for thousands of the most popular PC platforms. No…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PNY DDR4 16GB 3200MHz CL22 Performance Desktop Memory using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory & ram category. PNY's memory & ram lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for memory & ram of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Experience the benefits of a PC Memory Upgrade with the ability to run more demanding applications simultaneously, and at faster speeds, for a better, smoother, computing experience
  • High performance DDR4 Desktop Memory designed for PC enthusiasts and gamers
  • Exceptional performance with a frequency speed of 3200MHz (PC4-25600), and backwards compatible with lower frequencies (3000MHz, 2933MHz, 2666MHz, 2400MHz and 2133MHz)
  • CAS Latency of 22, 1.2 Volts

Full Specifications

BrandPNY
Voltage1.2 volts
RAM Size16 GB
Model NameMD16GSD43200-TB
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorDIMM
Memory Speed3200 MHz
Model NumberMD16GSD43200-TB
CompatibilityPC
Number of Pins288
Mfr Part NumberMD16GSD43200-TB
Number of Items1
Memory GenerationDDR4
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate3200 MHz
Memory Form FactorDIMM
Additional FeaturesHigh Performance
Computer Memory Size16 GB
Warranty DescriptionLimited Lifetime
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR4

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