Corsair Vengeance
Corsair
90 Overall Score
vs
HP SmartMemory
HP
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Corsair Vengeance
88 out of 100 high confidence 55 reviews
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
Performance 20
Stability 12
Value for money 10
Compatibility 8
Design 7
Reliability 5
HP SmartMemory
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Corsair Vengeance | HP SmartMemory | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | RDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | — | Single Rank |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 36 | 19★ |
| Timings | 36-48-48-104 | 19-19-19 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Corsair Vengeance
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
HP SmartMemory
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Corsair Vengeance0.213score per dollar
vs
HP SmartMemory0.299score per dollar
HP SmartMemory offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Corsair Vengeance
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
