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CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800) Desktop memory Model CMK16GX5M2B5600Z40
- DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
- Timing 40-40-40-77
- CAS Latency CL40
- Voltage 1.25V
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The CORSAIR Vengeance CMK16GX5M2B5600Z40 is a 16GB (2 x 8GB) dual-channel DDR5-5600 desktop memory kit for compatible AMD or Intel DDR5 systems, suited to gaming and general-purpose PC builds seeking a compact memory upgrade with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profile support.
Recommended For
- Budget-conscious DDR5 desktop builders who want a matched 2×8GB kit for everyday tasks and lighter multitasking, and are comfortable starting with 16GB rather than prioritizing extra capacity.
- Players focused on lighter or well-optimized games, such as Counter-Strike 2, who mainly game without several memory-heavy apps running alongside the game; testing found 16GB can be sufficient in many titles.
- PC builders moving to a DDR5 platform on a tight budget who need a two-module kit now and accept that 16GB may be a starting capacity, not their long-term target.
- Students and home-office users doing browser-based work, documents, video calls, and other modest tasks who do not routinely run multiple demanding applications at once.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For everyday tasks such as documents, email, web browsing, and video calls, this kit is suited to a straightforward home or school PC; very heavy browser use or multiple demanding apps running at once leaves less memory headroom.
- For a budget gaming PC, it can handle many games when the game is the main active task; testing shows that 16GB is sufficient for many titles, though some memory-intensive games can run better with more.
- When gaming with chat and a few browser tabs open, expect less spare memory for the game and other apps; closing unused programs can help, while 32GB offers more room for multitasking.
- For a first DDR5 desktop build, the kit can serve as a basic starting point on a compatible AMD or Intel platform; enabling the motherboard’s supported memory profile may be needed to reach the advertised performance.
- For streaming while gaming, large creative projects, virtual machines, or many demanding apps at once, 16GB may become a constraint; users planning those workloads should consider a higher-capacity kit.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop systems on compatible AMD or Intel platforms needing a 16GB dual-channel DDR5 memory kit |
| Capacity And Configuration | 16GB total as a matched 2 × 8GB dual-channel kit |
| Memory Performance | DDR5-5600 (PC5-44800) with CL40 latency, 40-40-40-77 timings, and 1.25V operating voltage |
| Platform Compatibility And Profiles | AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles; listed for AMD 600/800 series and B650 platforms, and Intel 600/700/800 series, B660/B670/B760, and Z690/Z790/Z890 platforms |
| Physical Design | 288-pin desktop memory with a gray heat spreader and no LED lighting |
| Features And Warranty | Onboard voltage regulation, real-time frequency monitoring through CORSAIR iCUE software, and a limited lifetime warranty |
| Model Identifiers | CORSAIR Vengeance, model CMK16GX5M2B5600Z40 |