Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Gray
Corsair
89 Overall Score
vs
OWC 16GB DDR4-2666
OWC
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Gray
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
OWC 16GB DDR4-2666
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Corsair Vengeance | OWC 16GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 36 | 19★ |
| Timings | 36-48-48-104 | — |
| Voltage | 1.399999976158142 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | AMD EXPO, Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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)
OWC 16GB DDR4-2666
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
Pricing
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Gray0.213score per dollar
vs
OWC 16GB DDR4-26660.302score per dollar
OWC 16GB DDR4-2666 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Corsair Vengeance
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
