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Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2

Summary:: 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module

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Manufacturer: Corsair Last updated: 2026-09-14

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Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2 Review

Need a single RGB-lit 16GB DDR5 stick at the AM5 sweet-spot speed? The Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2 is a standalone Vengeance RGB module at DDR5-6000 CL40.

6000MT/s hits the AM5 1:1 fabric ratio, and this gets you Corsair's ten-zone Vengeance RGB lighting on a single stick, handy for expanding an existing RGB build one module at a time.

Performance

13.3ns true latency at 6000MT/s CL40 is a middling result, the speed is right for AM5, but CL40 leaves some latency on the table versus a tighter-timed part at the same speed.

Compatibility and Buying Advice

6000MT/s runs at the AM5 1:1 fabric ratio with no downclock penalty. Buy this single stick to match an existing module or add capacity; for a new build, a matched Vengeance RGB kit gives more reliable dual-channel performance.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Matching an existing 6000MT/s Vengeance RGB single module
Adding RGB-lit capacity to a single-module AM5 build

Not for

New builds, a matched Vengeance RGB kit like CMH32GX5M2B6400C32 is the better choice

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

7.0/10

How fast this kit is among DDR5 kits, rated from its speed and latency.

Identity

Peak Bandwidth	48.0 GB/s
Brand	Corsair
Part Number	CMH5X16G1B60C40A2

Memory

DDR Generation	DDR5
Capacity	16 GB
Speed	6000 MT/s
CAS Latency	40
Module Count	1

Physical

RGB Lighting	Yes

Module and platform

RAM Segment	Desktop DDR5
Form Factor	Desktop DIMM
Platform Optimisation	AM5

Capacity

Capacity Per Module	16 GB

Speed and timings

True Latency	13.3 ns

Overclocking profile

XMP Support	Yes
XMP Version	XMP 3.0
EXPO Support	No

Silicon

Memory IC	Undisclosed

Physical and lighting

Colour	Black

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2 (16GB/DDR5)?

Key specs for the Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2: Capacity Per Module 16 GB, Capacity 16 GB, Speed 6000 MT/s, OC Profile XMP 3.0, DDR Generation DDR5, Part Number CMH5X16G1B60C40A2.

Will the Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2 (16GB/DDR5) work with my current setup?

The Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2 (16GB/DDR5) lists DDR Generation is DDR5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits. Our upgrade checker at /upgrade can confirm compatibility for common combinations.

Who is the Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2 (16GB/DDR5) best suited to?

Best suited to: Matching an existing 6000MT/s Vengeance RGB single module; Adding RGB-lit capacity to a single-module AM5 build.

What are the drawbacks of the Corsair CMH5X16G1B60C40A2 (16GB/DDR5)?

Not the best fit for: New builds, a matched Vengeance RGB kit like CMH32GX5M2B6400C32 is the better choice.