CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 review: simple but amazing RAM

	CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5
Capacidades (de los kits)	2x16 GB (32 GB) 2x32 GB (64 GB) 4x16 GB (64 GB)
Velocidades	4.400 - 5.600 MHz
Latencias	40-40-40-77
Formato	UDIMM
Chips DRAM	Micron A Samsung
Voltaje	1,25 V
Iluminación	No
Control por software	CORSAIR iCUE (a partir de la v.4.17)
Pines	288
XMP	Intel XMP 3.0
Disipador	Aluminio
Colores disponibles	Blanco brillante Negro mate
Compatibilidad	Chipsets Intel 600 Series
Garantía	De por vida
PVPR	314,99€

We previously reviewed a 32GB Dominator Platinum DDR5 kit at 5200MHz, featuring CORSAIR's proprietary Capellix RGB LEDs and massive aluminum heatsinks. In this case, we're looking at the "previous" family in terms of the range, the Vengeance DDR5, which comes with low-profile, unlit heatsinks but offers the same level of performance as the Dominator Platinum range.

 

In fact, the memory kit CORSAIR sent us so we could show you our firsthand review is the 32GB kit (two 16GB modules each) at 5600MHz, the fastest in this family to date (which, when launched, was only offered up to 5200MHz, but higher speed models are gradually being released).

 

As you already know, being DDR5 memory we are looking at a kit that has an XMP 3.0 profile, as well as voltage control integrated into the PCB of each module, so both consumption and temperature will not only be lower, but will also be more controlled thanks to the software, in this case CORSAIR iCUE.

Unboxing and external analysis

Instead of coming in fancy packaging like we've seen with the Dominator Platinum RGB family, the Vengeance DDR5 comes in simple yellow and black soft cardboard packaging, with an image of one of the memory modules on the front, along with the brand, model, and capacity.

As usual, on the back of the packaging we find information in different languages ​​and "windows" that allow us to see the labels of both memory modules.

Inside, apart from the two modules protected by a transparent plastic blister, we only have a small leaflet with safety information.

Aquí tenemos los dos módulos CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 ya fuera de su embalaje, en este caso en color negro (también están disponibles en blanco). Como se puede ver, el disipador de aluminio es de perfil bajo, viene con una especie de entramado en la zona inferior y con el logo VENGEANCE adornando el centro.

Estas son unas memorias que, como decíamos antes, tienen un perfil bajo y nos permitirán utilizarlas incluso con los disipadores de CPU más grandes del mercado. Son sencillas, casi minimalistas, pero los disipadores les dan una sensación de calidad muy buena, puesto que hacen que los módulos se sientan robustos.

The heatsink itself (measuring excluding the connector) allows the memory to rise by just 30.1 mm. Low profile, but still low.

 

Testing and Performance: How the CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 Works

 

To test these CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5, we used our Intel Alder Lake-S test bench, in this case equipped with the Intel Core i5-12600K processor and consisting of the following hardware:

 

Intel Core i5-12600K.

 

ASUS Prime Z690-A.

 

Noctua NH-D15.

 

be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000W.

 

TeamGroup Cardea A440 Pro 2 TB.

For testing, we used Windows 11 as the operating system, updated to date with all automatic updates. We also used the latest version of CORSAIR iCUE software, in this case v4.24.193. Additionally, you should know that since we had already enabled the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS before installing these memory modules, we didn't have to perform any additional configuration and the memories worked at 5,600 MHz without any problems (even though we had 5,200 MHz ones installed before).

In the following CPU-Z capture we can see the hardware used to test the memories, and an interesting fact is that this software also detects that the DRAM chips used by these memories are manufactured by Samsung (in these same Vengeance but with lower speeds, the chips are manufactured by Micron).

With that said, let's start with what iCUE, CORSAIR's unified software, has to offer. Right out of the box, and without having to touch anything, the software perfectly detects the memory and allows us to access its configuration.

Of course, since these RAM modules don't have any lighting, this section isn't available, and we can only access the monitoring section. Here we can see the temperature, power consumption, and voltage of the memory modules. The long-awaited update is still pending, which would allow us, in theory, to modify the XMP 3.0 profile and, with it, the RAM parameters directly from the software without having to go into the BIOS.

In the alerts section, as always, we can configure what we want to happen when the temperature reaches a certain point, such as turning all the system LEDs red, running a program, or shutting down the device.

Given what the software offers, let's now see how these memories perform.

 

Aida64

 

With this benchmark, we'll measure the raw memory performance in read, write, and copy tasks with the processor.

We can see that the performance of these memories at 5,600 MHz is excellent, much higher than that of the Dominator Platinum RGB we tested at 5,200 MHz, although it is true that they are significantly lower than the other RAMs that ran at 6,400 MHz. It seems that the speed of DDR5 RAM significantly affects its performance in these types of benchmarks.

 

SuperPi

 

This benchmark forces the processor to calculate decimals of the number Pi, a task that requires intensive RAM performance because the results are recorded directly into it. In this case, we performed the test to calculate 32 million decimals.

The result is as expected, better than with the 5,200 MHz memory but worse than that obtained with the 6,400 MHz RAM. What is clear is that despite being a lower range than the Dominator Platinum RGB, these Vengeance DDR5 are offering us outstanding performance.

Conclusion and verdict

The new generation of DDR5 RAM has been around for a while now, and it's definitely here to stay, even though right now we can only use it with Intel's new Alder Lake-S platform (it won't be long before we see the next generation from both Intel and AMD, both with this memory). The performance increase it provides compared to the previous generation is overwhelming, and it's also much more stable and with lower consumption. The only problem, as you know, is that it's considerably more expensive (although it's true that we can now find at least 32 GB kits).

These CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 RAM memories have shown us during our analysis that you don't need a top-of-the-range product to enjoy excellent performance. They performed exceptionally well in all the tests we subjected them to, delivering a level of performance well above average and, above all, very stable at all times.

 

Furthermore, these memories are ideal for users looking for the best performance while maintaining a low profile that allows for the installation of large CPU coolers. They also offer a sober, minimalist aesthetic without lighting, as not everyone likes having their PC full of colorful lights.

 

For all these reasons, we believe these CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 RAM memories deserve our Gold award, as well as our recommendation for both their performance and their design, which we find sublime.

CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5