5600 MHz Single Channel RAM

The 5600 MHz single channel modules here are single DDR5 sticks, sold one module per pack. They are the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 16GB CL40, the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB CL36, the G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB CL36 in silver and the Corsair Vengeance 16GB CL40. All are non-RGB and run at 1.20V to 1.25V. G.Skill and Corsair each cover them with a 10 year warranty.

Start with capacity. A 16GB stick suits a basic office or entry gaming build. It also works as an upgrade alongside an identical stick already in the PC. The 32GB Ripjaws S5 gives more headroom for heavy multitasking and editing from one slot. A single stick runs in single channel. For dual channel bandwidth, fit two identical modules. Latency is the next point. The CL36 Ripjaws S5 32GB and Aegis 5 respond slightly faster than the CL40 Ripjaws S5 16GB and Vengeance. For AMD AM5 boards, the Aegis 5 carries an AMD EXPO profile alongside Intel XMP. The others list Intel XMP only.

Frequently asked questions

Will this RAM work in a DDR4 motherboard? No. These are DDR5 modules and need a motherboard with DDR5 slots, either on an Intel platform or an AMD AM5 board.

Can two of these sticks run in dual channel? Yes. Two identical sticks in the board's recommended slots run in dual channel. Matching model numbers avoids speed and timing mismatches.

What is the difference between CL36 and CL40 at 5600 MHz? CL36 has slightly lower latency. The difference is small in everyday use and gaming.