Corsair
Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB 5200MHz
A entry-level ram for PC builders, leading with 16 GB.
28/100
16 GB5200 MT/sDDR53.0DIMMiCUE
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Why we rate it
- Unbuffered / UDIMM
- RGB lighting
- No amd expo
- Below-average total capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ram classWhere the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB 5200MHz wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Kit
Total capacity16 GB
Modules2
TypeDDR5
Form factorDIMM
Speed
Rated speed5200 MT/s
Speed (legacy MHz)5200 MHz
Latency
CAS latency (CL)40
Tuning profile
Intel XMP3
Power
Unbuffered / UDIMMYes
Design
RGB lightingYes
RGB softwareiCUE
ColourBlack
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB 5200MHz vs Corsair Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 8GB
Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB 5200MHzCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 8GB
| CorsairCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB 5200MHzThis page | CorsairCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 8GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28 /100 | 28 /100 |
| Capacity | 16 GBBetter | 8 GB |
| Speed | 5200 MT/s | 5200 MT/s |
| Cas latency | 40 | 40 |
Who it's for
Is the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB 5200MHz 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 5200MHz worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 28/100 against other ram, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB 5200MHz?
Its unbuffered / udimm stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB)?
The Crucial DDR5-6400 CL52 32GB (2x16GB) scores 32/100 versus this one at 28/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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