Timetec Extreme Performance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Gray
What Buyers Say
Timetec Extreme Performance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black
This DDR4 RAM kit is generally well-regarded for its affordability and reliable performance, with many users reporting it works out of the box without needing BIOS tweaks. However, a verified buyer experienced a 50% failure rate with one dead stick causing boot issues, and the Q&A reveals a discrepancy between advertised CL16 and actual CL22 latency. Overall, it's seen as a good value for budget builds, but quality control concerns and a misleading spec dampen enthusiasm.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Works out of the box
- Stable performance
- Recognized at 3200 MHz without XMP
- Good value for budget builds
Cons
- 50% failure rate reported
- Dead stick causing boot issues
- Misleading CL16 vs CL22 latency
- Quality control concerns
- No XMP support on some systems
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Gray
This Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed, stability, and value, especially after recent price drops. Users report successful builds with both AMD and Intel platforms, often hitting advertised speeds via XMP/EXPO. A few negative experiences include one dead module and a note about mixed DRAM manufacturers, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Stable with XMP/EXPO
- Low profile design
- No RGB
- Good value for money
Cons
- One module dead after 3 weeks
- Mixed DRAM manufacturers can cause issues
- Requires BIOS update for full speed
- Price volatility
Scores
Specifications
| Timetec Extreme Performance | Corsair Vengeance | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 36 |
| Timings | 22-22-22-52 | 36-48-48-104 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | AMD EXPO, Intel XMP 3.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Timetec Extreme Performance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Gray
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Timetec Extreme Performance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Black
No current pricing available
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Gray
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
