Corsair

Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB

A entry-level pick in the ram line-up, with DDR5 up front.

48/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
DDR5
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 48/100
  • Built for the job
  • No amd expo
Score profile

Where the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB wins and loses

Scored against the ram class
SpeedOverallValue604848
Speed
60
Overall spec score
48
Value position
48
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Kit

TypeDDR5

Speed

Speed (legacy MHz)5600 MHz

Latency

CAS latency (CL)40
Head to head

Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB vs G.SKILL Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SpeedOverallValue
Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GBTrident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB
 CorsairCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GBThis pageG.SKILLTrident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB
Overall score48 /10048 /100
Cas latency4040
Who it's for

Is the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable ram for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need amd expo, in which case a higher-tier ram is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other ram, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB?

Its overall 48/100 rating against the rest of the ram class.

How does it compare to the Corsair Vengeance DDR5 16GB?

The Corsair Vengeance DDR5 16GB scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.