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Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB

Summary:: 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module

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Manufacturer: Corsair Last updated: 2026-09-14

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Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB Review

If you're topping up a single DDR5 slot rather than buying a matched kit, the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 is a standalone 16GB Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL36 module.

We'd only reach for a single Vengeance stick like this to fill an open slot next to memory you already have, or to hit a specific 16GB budget build without paying kit pricing you don't need. It runs the same aluminum heatspreader and DDR5 silicon as Corsair's Vengeance kits, just sold as one module instead of a matched pair.

Performance

At DDR5-6000 CL36, true latency works out to 12.0ns, which is a middle-of-the-road result for this speed grade. On AM5 platforms, 6000MT/s hits the 1:1 Infinity Fabric sweet spot, so you get the full bandwidth benefit without the fabric downclock that hurts anything faster than roughly 6400 on Ryzen 7000/9000.

Compatibility and Buying Advice

This is the single-module twin of Corsair's CMK32GX5M2E6000C36 kit (2x16GB at the same 6000MT/s CL36 spec) already in this catalog. If you're building fresh, buy that matched kit instead, since paired modules from the same production bin are more reliable running dual-channel than mixing a lone stick with an unknown second module later. Only buy this single module if you're specifically adding capacity to an existing single-stick system.

Our verdict

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

Best for

Adding a second 16GB stick to an existing single-module AM5 or Intel build
Budget 16GB single-channel builds where dual-channel isn't a priority
Matching an identical stick you already own

Not for

New builds, buy the CMK32GX5M2E6000C36 matched kit instead for guaranteed dual-channel compatibility
Anyone wanting RGB lighting

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

7.3/10

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	CMK5S16G3B60E36A2

Memory

DDR Generation	DDR5
Capacity	16 GB
Speed	6000 MT/s
CAS Latency	36
Module Count	1

Physical

RGB Lighting	No

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	12.0 ns

Silicon

Memory IC	Undisclosed

Physical and lighting

Colour	Black

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB?

Key specs for the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB: Capacity Per Module 16 GB, Capacity 16 GB, Speed 6000 MT/s, DDR Generation DDR5, Part Number CMK5S16G3B60E36A2, Form Factor Desktop DIMM.

Will the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB work with my current setup?

The Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB 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 CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB best suited to?

Best suited to: Adding a second 16GB stick to an existing single-module AM5 or Intel build; Budget 16GB single-channel builds where dual-channel isn't a priority; Matching an identical stick you already own.

What are the drawbacks of the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB?

Not the best fit for: New builds, buy the CMK32GX5M2E6000C36 matched kit instead for guaranteed dual-channel compatibility; Anyone wanting RGB lighting.