Samsung
Samsung 8GB DDR4 3200MHz
Who this is for: builders after 8GB of DDR4 at 3200MHz for mainstream gaming and everyday productivity — it runs at stock JEDEC settings, which is exactly what most prebuilt and office systems want. Because this is a single module, it runs in single-channel mode and gives up roughly half the memory bandwidth of a matched pair; for a new build, pair it with a second identical stick or buy a 2-module kit instead.
The Samsung 8GB DDR4 3200MHz is a 8GB DDR4 single module rated at 3200MHz with CL22 timings.
At 3200MHz and CL22, the real-world payoff shows up in latency-sensitive gaming and everyday responsiveness, where DDR4 still holds up well. Samsung builds its own silicon end to end, which shows up in consistency rather than headline numbers. Before buying, confirm your motherboard supports 8GB in the configuration you plan to run.
Technical Specs
Standard-Grade
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Samsung 8GB DDR4 3200MHz run at 3200MHz out of the box?
Not automatically. Every module boots at a JEDEC baseline first, so you need to enable the XMP or EXPO profile in BIOS to reach 3200MHz at CL22. If the system fails to post, clear CMOS and try one speed step lower.
Is 8GB enough for my build?
8GB is below what we'd recommend for a modern build. It will boot and browse fine, but today's games want 16GB as a minimum and 32GB as the recommended sweet spot for streaming, heavy multitasking and headroom over the next few years. Note that this listing is a single module, so it runs in single-channel mode and gives up roughly half the memory bandwidth of a matched pair — for a new build we'd recommend a 2-module kit of the same total capacity instead.
What does CL22 actually mean here?
CL22 is the CAS latency: the number of clock cycles between a read request and the first data returned. Because 3200MHz clocks faster than older kits, the same CL number represents less real time. True latency in nanoseconds, not the CL figure alone, is what to compare.
Can I mix this with memory I already own?
You can, but it is not recommended. Mixing kits means the memory controller has to find settings that satisfy every module, so you usually end up below the 3200MHz rating. Buying 8GB as a single matched kit avoids that entirely.
Want the background behind these specs? Read our memory guides.