16 GB DDR5 RAM

The 16 GB DDR5 sticks here come from G.Skill and Corsair and run from 5200 MHz to 6000 MHz. The Corsair Vengeance 5200MHz CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 5200MHz CL40 sit at the entry end, the G.Skill Aegis 5 5600MHz CL36 in the middle, and the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 6000MHz CL30, Flare X5 6000MHz CL36 and Corsair Vengeance RGB 6000MHz CL38 at the top. Each is a single module, and G.Skill and Corsair cover them with a 10 year warranty.

Check the motherboard first. DDR5 fits only DDR5 slots, which means every AM5 board and those Intel boards built for DDR5, while some Intel boards still use DDR4. For Ryzen, an AMD EXPO module such as the Flare X5 or Trident Z5 Neo RGB loads its rated speed in one setting. The Corsair Vengeance 5200 and 5600 and the Ripjaws S5 5600 CL40 carry Intel XMP only, so they suit Intel builds. At the same speed, a lower CL figure means lower latency. For lighting, pick the Trident Z5 RGB White, Trident Z5 Neo RGB or Vengeance RGB. The G.Skill models alone are on the G.Skill RAM page.

Frequently asked questions

Is one 16 GB DDR5 stick enough for gaming? 16 GB handles most games, but one stick runs in single channel. Two matching sticks give 32 GB in dual channel, the common choice for gaming builds.

Will DDR5 RAM work in a DDR4 slot? No. The key notch differs, so DDR5 fits only DDR5 motherboards.