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Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black vs Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM

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The Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM at 4.4/10.

The Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black leads on speed and latency, compatibility, capacity options and reliability and warranty.

The Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM leads on fit.

The biggest difference is speed and latency, where the Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black scores 8/10 to the Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM's 3/10.

Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black

Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black

6.5/10verdict: buy

This is a 32GB DDR5 kit for desktop builders who want 6000 MT/s at CL30 with RGB lighting. It suits Intel 600, 700 and 800 Series boards, and owners also report stable 6000 MT/s on AMD AM5. It is non-ECC, and the spec sheet lists no capacity above 32GB for this kit.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 BlackCrucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM
Speed and latency30%8/103/10
Compatibility30%6/105/10
Capacity options15%5/103/10
Reliability and warranty15%7/106/10
Fit10%5/106/10
Overall6.5/104.4/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 BlackCrucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM
Type and form factorDDR5 UDIMM 288-pinDDR3L 204-pin SO-DIMM, unbuffered
Capacity32GB (2 x 16GB)16GB (2 x 8GB)
SpeedUp to 6000 MT/s (PC5-48000, tested speed; requires overclocking or BIOS adjustment; JEDEC SPD 4800MHz)1600 MT/s, PC3-12800
Latency (CL)CL30 (30-36-36-76 rated; JEDEC SPD 40-40-40-77)CL11
VoltageTested 1.40V; SPD 1.1V1.35V
XMP / EXPO profileIntel XMPnot listed
ECCNon-ECC, non-registeredNon-ECC

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black

  • + DDR5-6000 at CL30 rated timings
  • + Limited lifetime warranty listed by Corsair UK
  • + Owners report stable 6000 MT/s on AM5
  • − Needs BIOS adjustment to reach 6000 MT/s

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need ECC memory for a server or workstation
  • Anyone planning VM-heavy work that needs more than 32GB
  • Builders with tight cooler or case clearance who need confirmed module height
Read the full Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s CL30 Black review ›

Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM

  • + DDR3L-1600 CL11 at a low 1.35V
  • + Crucial lists a Limited Lifetime warranty
  • + No heat spreader on the modules
  • − Listed as discontinued or unavailable at two retailers
  • − Warranty length differs between Crucial and Quiet PC
  • − Non-ECC, with only a 16GB kit size listed

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a new system, as the kit is discontinued or unavailable at two retailers.
  • Buyers who need ECC memory for a server.
  • Anyone who needs more than 16GB, since only the 2 x 8GB kit is listed.
Read the full Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM review ›

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