Kingston ValueRAM 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 — 260-Pin Laptop SO-DIMM
16GB · DDR4-3200 CL22260-pin SO-DIMM2Rx8 · non-ECCBulk pack
The Kingston ValueRAM 16GB DDR4-3200 module (KVR32S22D8/16BK) is a 260-pin SO-DIMM for laptops and small-form-factor systems, running at 3200 MT/s with CL22 timings from its JEDEC SPD, and it is meant for straightforward capacity upgrades rather than overclocking. Kingston describes the module in its datasheet as a 2G x 64-bit (16GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 SDRAM 2Rx8 non-ECC memory module. There is no XMP profile: Kingston programs the SPD to the JEDEC standard 22-22-22 at 1.2V and the module simply runs at whatever speed the platform negotiates. The BK suffix is Kingston’s own code for Bulk Pack, meaning trade packaging rather than a retail blister. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
This is a 260-pin SO-DIMM — a laptop, mini-PC or NUC module. It will not fit a desktop DIMM slot. Kingston builds a near-identical counterpart in the other form factor whose part number differs by one character — N for DIMM, S for SO-DIMM — so check the code against the module you are replacing. The module is non-ECC and unbuffered, so it is not for a server board requiring registered or ECC memory. It is 2Rx8 — dual-rank, and that is the single most important check on this part. Some laptop platforms cap total capacity or drop the memory clock when both slots are filled with dual-rank modules. Kingston’s single-rank equivalent at the same capacity is KVR32S22S8/16. The BK suffix means Bulk Pack in Kingston’s own part-number decoder: it is a packaging designation and not a kit — Kingston marks kits separately with K2 or K3. This is one 16GB module. Kingston does not publish what a Bulk Pack contains, so we do not state a pack quantity.
Best For
✓ Laptop and mini-PC memory upgrades
✓ Office, business and general-purpose systems
✓ Fleet and workshop stock where retail packaging is wasted
✓ Systems where JEDEC-only operation is preferred to XMP
✓ Replacing a failed module of the same specification
✓ Small-form-factor and NUC-class machines
Key Features
JEDEC SPD, no profile to enable
Kingston states in the datasheet that the SPD is programmed to the JEDEC standard latency DDR4-3200 timing of 22-22-22 at 1.2V. There is no XMP profile on this module — nothing to enable in BIOS and nothing to fail to boot with.
Kingston component qualification and testing
Kingston states that it is one of the few manufacturers that qualifies all components and tests modules at all stages of production, and positions ValueRAM as designed and tested to meet JEDEC industry standards.
2Rx8 organisation, published
Kingston publishes the rank and DRAM width for every ValueRAM part — this module is 2Rx8. That matters when pairing it with an existing module, since mixing ranks can change the speed a memory controller will hold.
Bare PCB, wide temperature range
No heatspreader is fitted, which keeps the module short and clear of large CPU coolers, and Kingston rates it for 0 °C to +85 °C operating and −55 °C to +100 °C storage. The module is RoHS compliant and halogen-free, with gold contact fingers and an on-board I²C SPD EEPROM.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Kingston Technology |
| Series |
ValueRAM |
| Part Number |
KVR32S22D8/16BK |
| EAN / GTIN |
0740617325188 |
| MPN |
KVR32S22D8/16BK |
| Packaging |
BK = Bulk Pack (Kingston part-number decoder). Pack quantity not published by Kingston |
| Memory Configuration |
| Capacity |
16GB (single module — not a kit) |
| Memory Type |
DDR4 |
| Speed |
3200 MT/s |
| Kingston Designation |
PC4-3200 (Kingston’s own datasheet wording; resellers commonly write PC4-25600 for the same module) |
| CAS Latency |
CL22 |
| Timings |
22-22-22 at 1.2V, with tRASmin 32 ns, tRCmin 45.75 ns, tRFCmin 350 ns |
| Full CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS String |
Not published by Kingston as a four-number string |
| Voltage |
VDD 1.2V typ., VDDQ 1.2V typ., VPP 2.5V typ., VDDSPD 2.2–3.6V |
| Overclocking Profile |
None — JEDEC SPD only, no XMP |
| Form Factor |
| Form Factor |
260-pin SO-DIMM (laptop) |
| Rank / Organisation |
2Rx8 |
| Banks |
16 internal banks |
| DRAM Density |
8 Gbit |
| ECC |
Non-ECC |
| Buffering |
Unbuffered |
| PCB Height |
1.18 in (30.00 mm) |
| Heatspreader |
None — bare PCB |
| PCB Colour |
Not published by Kingston |
| Environment & Compliance |
| Operating Temperature |
0 °C to +85 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
−55 °C to +100 °C |
| Compliance |
RoHS compliant and halogen-free |
| Features |
On-die termination, low-power auto self-refresh, data bus inversion, on-die VREFDQ generation, on-board I²C SPD EEPROM, gold contact fingers |
| Support |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Kingston lists ValueRAM under its Product Lifetime Warranty, defining product lifetime as the normal time expectancy for the use of products in the industry, and adds that the lifetime warranty may be subject to definitions set by different countries. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this SO-DIMM fit my desktop?
No. This is a 260-pin SO-DIMM for laptops, mini-PCs and NUCs. A desktop needs a 288-pin DIMM — Kingston’s equivalent there is KVR32N22S8/16, one character different in the part number.
Does the BK suffix mean I get two modules?
No. Kingston’s own part-number decoder lists BK as Bulk Pack, a packaging designation, and marks kits separately with K2 or K3. This part number is a single 16GB module in trade packaging. Kingston does not publish what a Bulk Pack contains, so we make no claim about pack quantity.
Is this suitable for a gaming PC?
It will run perfectly well, but it is a JEDEC value module with no XMP profile, so it runs at 3200 MT/s CL22 and no faster. Builders looking for tighter timings or higher clocks should compare the KLEVV CRAS V RGB DDR5 kits or a Patriot Viper Venom kit on a DDR5 platform instead.
What do I need to know before buying the KVR32S22D8/16BK?
Four things. It is a 260-pin laptop SO-DIMM. It is a single 16GB module, not a kit. It is 2Rx8, which matters when pairing it with an existing module. And Kingston publishes no EAN and no bulk-pack quantity for it, so we have not printed either as a manufacturer figure.
Singular Expert Insight
ValueRAM is exactly what the name says, and that is a virtue in the right build. The SPD carries a single JEDEC profile at 3200 MT/s CL22 and 1.2V, so there is no BIOS toggle, no voltage above spec and no timing a given board may dislike. For an office fleet, a workshop spare or a repair, that predictability is worth more than a faster number on the box. Three details are worth knowing. Kingston’s own datasheets call this PC4-3200, while nearly every reseller writes PC4-25600 — both describe the same module, one counts transfers and the other counts megabytes per second, and we publish Kingston’s. The BK is Kingston’s Bulk Pack code, entirely separate from its kit codes, so this is one module and not two. And Kingston publishes the rank and DRAM width of every ValueRAM part — this one is 2Rx8 — which is the detail to check when adding a module alongside one you already own. The comparison that matters here is KVR32S22S8/16 against this KVR32S22D8/16: identical capacity, speed and latency, single-rank versus dual-rank. If your laptop is fussy about dual-rank modules in both slots, the single-rank part is the safer order.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You need dependable 16GB of DDR4-3200 CL22 laptop memory with no BIOS tuning, from a manufacturer that publishes rank, organisation and full JEDEC timings, and bulk trade packaging suits you.
Skip it if
You want an XMP profile for a gaming or overclocking build — this module has none. Skip it too if your machine takes the other form factor, if your board requires ECC or registered memory, or if you specifically need retail-blister packaging.
Also consider
Kingston KVR32S22S8/16 if your laptop needs a single-rank 16GB module; KVR32S22D8/32 for 32GB; KVR32S22S8/8 for 8GB; or KVR32N22S8/16 if you are actually buying for a desktop.