CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) Up to 5200MHz CL40

Written analysis

CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) Up to 5200MHz CL40 at a glance

The CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) Up to 5200MHz CL40 from Corsair is listed as part number CMH16GX5M2B5200C40 and is a 16 GB DDR5 kit in a (2x8GB) layout on a DIMM form factor. It is non-ECC consumer memory, aimed at desktops, gaming, and general use.

Best fit: Mainstream systems that match the listed DDR5 generation, module count, and capacity requirements.

Performance

This kit runs at 5200 MT/s with primary timings of 40 and a calculated first-word latency of 15.38 ns. Its calculated performance score is 74.2, placing it in the basic performance tier. Actual operation at the advertised settings depends on CPU memory-controller, motherboard, and profile support.

Cost-effectiveness

From a cost-efficiency view this kit is expensive per gigabyte at $19.3/GB. Combined capacity value is 45.3. That is a relatively weak return in this category. Similar kits at this price can offer more speed or more capacity.