Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 64GB (2x32GB) CL36 Memory Kit

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DDR5 · 6000MHz · CL36 · 2x32GB · DIMM

The Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 64GB kit provides high-capacity DDR5 at a relatively accessible price point. This 2x32GB configuration delivers 6000MT/s with standard timings, offering the recommended sweet spot frequency for both Intel and AMD platforms while doubling the capacity of typical 32GB kits. Intel XMP 3.0 profiles simplify setup, and the low-profile heat spreader design ensures compatibility with large tower coolers. At approximately $160 for 64GB, the price per gigabyte sits around $2.50, which is competitive for high-capacity DDR5. The 64GB total is increasingly relevant for modern workloads including video editing, streaming while gaming, running virtual machines, and future-proofing against growing game memory requirements. Corsair iCUE software provides real-time monitoring of frequency and temperature. The dual-rank 32GB modules can provide a slight performance uplift in certain scenarios compared to single-rank configurations. For users who need more than 32GB but do not require extreme frequency, this kit delivers a practical balance of capacity, speed, and value that suits both productivity workstations and high-end gaming builds.

80

Overall

80

Performance

72

Value

80

Efficiency

Features

XMP/EXPOXMP 3.0
RGBNo

Memory

Capacity64 GB
Kit2x32GB
TypeDDR5
Form factorDIMM

Performance

Speed6,000 MHz
CAS latencyCL36
True latency12.0 ns
Bandwidth96.0 GB/s

Physical

Heat spreaderAluminum
Height33 mm

Power

Voltage1.35V

Value

Price per GB$2.50/GB $/GB

Bandwidth

AIDA64 Memory Copy
83 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Read
87 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Write
81.2 GB/s

Gaming (1080p)

Counter-Strike 2
594 fps
F1 2024
269 fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
188 fps

Latency

AIDA64 Memory Latency
63 ns

Productivity

7-Zip Compression
126,900 MIPS
Handbrake 4K Encode
92.6 seconds

Use case fit

Productivity
96/100#2
Workstation
96/100#2
Gaming
87/100

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