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Two gray DDR5 sticks with aluminum heatspreaders and RGB lighting

Corsair

Corsair CMH16GX5M2B5600Z40 Vengeance RGB 16GB DDR5 5600 desktop RAM

SKU CH-H6S5-CKGDJ MPN CMH16GX5M2B5600Z40

Dual-channel 16 GB DDR5 kit at 5600 MHz with CL40 timing, 1.25 V, RGB lighting and AMD EXPO plus Intel XMP 3.0 profiles

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
  • CAS latencyCL40
  • Memory timings40-40-40-77
  • Rated voltage1.25 V
  • Kit configurationDual Channel Kit

Type DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)

Other CL40 · Black · RGB

  • Faster processing with DDR5 5600 speed
  • Easy overclocking via Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles
  • Stable operation at 1.25V voltage
  • Cool running from solid aluminum heatspreader
  • Customisable RGB lighting with iCUE software

Capacity and platform fit

This 16 GB dual-channel kit uses two 8 GB modules to deliver DDR5 5600 speed at CL40 timing and 1.25 V. It targets AMD 600 and 800 series boards as well as Intel 600 series platforms, with both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles ready for one-click setup.

Who should choose it and who should not

Builders running Ryzen or Threadripper CPUs on B650, B850, X670 or X870 chipsets get native EXPO support for quick configuration. Systems that need more than 16 GB for heavy rendering or virtualisation will require a larger kit, and users who prefer non-RGB memory should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification

The decisive figure is the 5600 MT/s data rate combined with CL40 latency at 1.25 V; if your motherboard and CPU support this speed and profile pair, the kit will run at its rated performance without manual tuning.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $242.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $15.19 per GB
Pricier than about 87% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCORSAIR
Product lineVengeance RGB
Model nameCMH16GX5M2B5600Z40
Part numberCMH16GX5M2B5600Z40
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type288-Pin PC RAM
Product colorGray
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL40
Memory timings40-40-40-77
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Memory profilesAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0 / Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.25 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size165 × 140 × 13 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD & Intel Compatible / AMD 600 Series / AMD 800 Series / AMD B650 / AMD B850 / AMD Ryzen Compatible / AMD Threadripper Compatible / AMD X670 / AMD X870 / High Performance or Gaming Memory / Intel 600 Series / Intel 700 Series / Intel 800 Series / Intel B660 / Intel B670 / Intel B760 / Intel Compatible / Intel H770 / Intel Z690 / Intel Z790 / Intel Z890
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LED lightingRGB

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Questions about this item

Will this kit fit my AMD Ryzen 600 series motherboard?

The kit is validated for AMD 600 series, 800 series, B650, B850, X670 and X870 platforms, so it will install and run on those boards.

Do I need to enable a profile in BIOS to reach 5600 MT/s?

Yes, the modules support AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0; enable the matching profile in BIOS to operate at the rated 5600 speed and CL40 timings.

Is the 1.25 V voltage safe for daily use?

The 1.25 V rating is the standard DDR5 operating voltage for this speed grade and is fully supported by the listed AMD and Intel chipsets.

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