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Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16

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Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 Review

The Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 is a 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 kit at 16-20-20-38 and 1.35V, 288-pin unbuffered non-ECC, black low-profile aluminum, one Intel XMP 2.0 profile and a limited lifetime warranty.

This is the E version of Corsair's 16GB DDR4-3200 CL16 LPX kit. Same speed, same voltage, same low-profile heat spreader as the B, but looser secondary timings: 16-20-20-38 against the B's 16-18-18-36.

You won't feel that gap in games. If they cost the same, take the B.

Without XMP it runs at DDR4-2133 CL15. Turn the profile on in the BIOS to get 3200.

Speed and Latency

Speed and CL only mean something together: 16 cycles at 3200MT/s is 10ns of real delay, the common baseline for DDR4 gaming kits. The full timings are 16-20-20-38. tRCD and tRP sit 4 clocks above the CAS latency, so compare full timings, not just CL, against other kits at this speed.

Platform Fit

Fits DDR4 desktop boards: AMD AM4 and Intel 6th to 14th gen boards with DDR4 slots. It does not fit DDR5 boards. 3200MT/s is the common sweet spot for Ryzen 3000 and 5000, which run 1:1 up to about 3600MT/s. Profiles: XMP 2.0.

Capacity and Configuration

The two 8GB modules give you dual channel with two slots used. 16GB covers everyday use and lighter gaming, but recent games and browsers can fill it.

Build and Cooling

No RGB lighting, black heat spreader. Corsair does not publish the module height, so check your cooler's RAM clearance if you use a large air cooler. Warranty: limited lifetime.

Speed Score

Our DDR4 Speed Score for this kit is 8 out of 10, rated from its transfer rate and true latency against other DDR4 kits. Scores only compare within the same DDR generation.

Our verdict

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

Best for

  • You need 16GB of DDR4 for an existing Intel or AMD desktop and want the cheapest Corsair LPX 3200 kit
  • You want a low-profile kit that clears big tower coolers
  • You're on Ryzen 3000 or 5000, where 3200 MT/s is AMD's official memory speed

Not for

  • You're building new. DDR5 is the current platform
  • You want the tightest timings. The B variant runs 16-18-18-36
  • You want RGB lighting

Specifications

What these specs mean
Speed Score
8.0/10

How fast this kit is among DDR4 kits, rated from its speed and latency.

Identity

Peak Bandwidth51.2 GB/s
BrandCorsair
SeriesVengeance LPX

Memory

DDR GenerationDDR4
Capacity16 GB
Speed3200 MT/s
CAS Latency16
Module Count2
Voltage1.35 V

Physical

Form FactorDesktop DIMM
RGB LightingNo

Module and platform

RAM SegmentDesktop DDR4
Pin Count288

Capacity

Capacity Per Module8 GB

Speed and timings

Timing String16-20-20-38
True Latency10.0 ns

Silicon

ECCNo

Physical and lighting

ColourBlack

Commercial

WarrantyLimited Lifetime

FAQs

What are the timings of the CMK16GX4M2E3200C16?

16-20-20-38 at 3200 MHz and 1.35 V with XMP enabled. Without XMP it runs at DDR4-2133 CL15 and 1.2 V.

CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 vs CMK16GX4M2B3200C16: what is the difference?

Only the timings. Both are 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 at 1.35 V. The B runs 16-18-18-36 and the E runs 16-20-20-38.

Which motherboards support the CMK16GX4M2E3200C16?

Corsair lists Intel 300 to 600 series and X299, and AMD 300 to 500 series and X570. It needs a DDR4 board and will not fit DDR5 slots.

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