Crucial 48GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM CL46 Laptop RAM (CT48G56C46S5)

The Crucial 48GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM (model CT48G56C46S5) is a high-capacity laptop memory module designed for users who demand more headroom for multitasking, content creation, and demanding workloads. Running at a rated speed of 5600 MHz (PC5-44800) with a CAS latency of 46, this module delivers meaningful throughput improvements over DDR4, thanks to DDR5's higher bus efficiency and dual 32-bit channel architecture per module. The module operates at 1.1V — lower than DDR4's typical 1.2V — made possible by module power management via a dedicated Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC), which improves signal integrity and power delivery stability compared to older memory generations that relied on motherboard-side regulation. With 48 GB of capacity in a single SODIMM, this module is well-suited for professionals running virtual machines, engineers working with large datasets, creative users editing high-resolution video, and power users who routinely keep dozens of browser tabs and applications open simultaneously. The 2Rx8 rank configuration helps balance bandwidth and density effectively. die ECC (ODECC) is built in at the component level, providing an extra layer of data integrity for long-term reliability under sustained loads — important for workloads that push memory subsystems continuously. The module is backward-compatible with systems that support lower DDR5 speeds: it will downclock automatically to 5200 MHz or 4800 MHz if the host platform requires it, ensuring broad compatibility without manual adjustment. Verified Specifications: - Part Number: CT48G56C46S5 - Capacity: 48 GB - Type: DDR5 - Speed: 5600 MHz (PC5-44800) - Form Factor: SODIMM - Pin Count: 262-pin - CAS Latency: CL46 - Voltage: 1.1V - Rank / Configuration: 2Rx8 - ECC: Non-ECC (with die ECC / ODECC at component level) - Compatibility: Intel 12th Gen Core, Intel 13th Gen Core, AMD Ryzen 6000 Series laptops - Downclocking: Supported to 5200 MHz and 4800 MHz where required by platform Pair this RAM upgrade with a Crucial SSD for a comprehensive laptop performance refresh — Crucial's broader storage lineup includes PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 NVMe options in both M.2 2280 and 2230 form factors