Corsair Vengeance 16GB (DDR5-6000, CL36) Desktop RAM

Description

Samsung B-Die: A Premium IC Advantage

The Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL36 carries a meaningful differentiator rarely specified on product pages: the modules use Samsung B-die ICs — still a significant advantage with DDR5 and right up there with SK Hynix M-die ICs for overclocking potential. Samsung B-die has long been the preferred IC choice for enthusiast DDR memory due to its excellent voltage scaling and overclocking headroom. With the Vengeance at 1.35V under XMP 3.0, there is meaningful remaining voltage headroom for manual overclocking beyond the rated DDR5-6000 CL36 profile.

Compact Aluminium Heatspreader

A distinctive solid aluminium heatspreader keeps your memory cool while ensuring wide compatibility with a huge range of motherboards and CPU coolers. The compact, low-profile design of the Vengeance heatspreader — without RGB diffusers adding height — makes it one of the more cooler-friendly DDR5-6000 CL36 options available. The compact heatspreader fits under massive air coolers like the Noctua NH-D15 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro without interference — critical for ITX and mATX builds where every millimetre counts.

Overclock PMIC & iCUE Monitoring

The overclock PMIC provides onboard voltage regulation with CORSAIR iCUE software control, enabling real-time frequency monitoring and finely controlled overclocking. The iCUE software integration is a standout feature absent from most competing modules — allowing voltage and frequency monitoring directly from within Windows, giving users a live view of memory operating conditions without entering BIOS.

Performance: AMD EXPO & Intel XMP 3.0

The Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL36 EXPO profile is programmed to use 1.35V, running at 6000MT/s with CL36 timings — 6000MT/s is precisely what AMD recommends for the latest Ryzen series, making this kit a perfect match for recommended AMD platform specifications. Intel XMP 3.0 is also supported for Intel 700 and 800 series platforms. Platform compatibility covers AMD 600 Series, AMD 800 Series, Intel 700 Series, and Intel 800 Series boards. Without XMP 3.0 or EXPO enabled, the module defaults to JEDEC DDR5-4800 at CL40 at 1.1V.

💡 XMP 3.0 or AMD EXPO must be enabled for rated speed: Without activating the appropriate profile in BIOS, this module defaults to JEDEC DDR5-4800 at CL40. Enable AMD EXPO on Ryzen AM5 or Intel XMP 3.0 on Intel 700/800 series platforms. Updating your BIOS before installation is strongly recommended.

DDR5 Platform Requirements

DDR5 is not compatible with DDR4 motherboards or slots. A DDR5-capable motherboard and CPU is required. This module is specifically optimised for AMD Ryzen AM5 systems while also carrying full Intel 700 and 800 series compatibility.

⚠️ DDR5 is not compatible with DDR4 slots: Verify that both your motherboard and CPU support DDR5 before purchasing.

⚠️ Single stick = single channel: For dual-channel bandwidth, install a second CMK16GX5M1E6000Z36 in your motherboard’s recommended paired DIMM slots. Refer to your board’s manual for the correct slot configuration.

Key Highlights

• Capacity: 16GB (1×16GB)
• Type: DDR5 | 288-pin DIMM (Desktop)
• Speed: 6000MT/s (PC5-48000) via AMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0
• Timings: CL36-44-44-96 (XMP/EXPO); JEDEC default at DDR5-4800 CL40
• Voltage: 1.35V (XMP/EXPO) / 1.1V (JEDEC)
• Overclocking: AMD EXPO & Intel XMP 3.0 supported
• IC: Samsung B-die
• PMIC: Overclock PMIC — CORSAIR iCUE software control
• On-Die ECC: Yes
• RGB: None
• Heatspreader: Solid aluminium, grey — compact/low-profile
• Software: CORSAIR iCUE (frequency monitoring, voltage regulation)
• Rank: Single rank
• Colour: Grey
• Platform: AMD 600/800 series & Intel 700/800 series DDR5 boards
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

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