Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200 CL16
A plain, low-profile DDR4 kit that ran its rated profile without stability problems in PCMENA's test, but it offers 16GB of DDR4-3200 for older DDR4 boards and cannot move to a DDR5 platform such as AMD's AM5.
Consolidated from 2 independent outlets
See the sources2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Underperforms in bandwidth compared to newer DDR4-3600 kits, and its price is higher than necessary.
Flagged 13 September 2026
1 earlier flag predates the point where runs began recording their reasoning, so its grounds were never written down.
About this product
This page covers the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16, a 16GB DDR4 desktop memory kit made of two 8GB sticks with black anodized aluminum heat spreaders and no lighting. It boots at 2133MHz and reaches its rated 3200MHz at 16-18-18-36 and 1.35V once you enable its XMP 2.0 profile in the BIOS.
It is DDR4 memory, and Corsair lists it for Intel 200 to 600 series and X299 boards and AMD 300, 400 and 500 series boards. It will not work in a DDR5 system such as AMD's AM5 platform. At 33.53mm tall it is a low-profile kit, which Corsair pitches at small cases and builds where internal space is tight.
Evidence on this exact kit is thin. PCMENA published a short hands-on review of this part number, and HEXUS tested the four-stick 16GB version (4x4GB) with the same 16-18-18-36 and 1.35V profile. Corsair also notes that kits sharing this part number can be built with different memory chips.
Specifications
- Part number
- CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 1
- Capacity
- 16GB (2 x 8GB) 1
- Memory type
- DDR4 1
- Rated speed
- 3200MHz 1
- Timings
- 16-18-18-36 1
- Voltage
- 1.35V 1
- Default speed
- 2133MHz 1
- Profile
- XMP 2.0 1
- Module height
- 33.53mm 2
- Color
- Black 1
- Warranty
- Lifetime limited warranty 1
Checked by hand in September 2026 against 6 sources
- 1 Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 Memory Kit, Black (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16)
- 2 Corsair RAM memory module dimensions
- 3 Corsair What integrated circuits (ICs) are used on my CORSAIR memory?
- 4 PCMENA Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz C16 RAM review (tested CMK16GX4M2B3200C16)
- 5 HEXUS Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200 review (tested the 16GB 4x4GB version, not this 2x8GB kit)
- 6 TechPowerUp KLEVV CRAS XR5 DDR5-6200 CL40 review, overclocking page (notes on AMD's DDR5-only AM5 platform)
Pros & cons
- ✓ Low 33.53mm modules suit small cases and tight cooler clearances
- ✓ One XMP 2.0 setting in the BIOS takes it to its rated 3200MHz
- ✓ Stable under heavy loads in PCMENA's hands-on test
- ✓ Lifetime limited warranty
- ✗ DDR4 only, and Corsair's compatibility list stops at Intel 600 series and AMD 500 series boards
- ✗ Runs at only 2133MHz until you enable XMP in the BIOS
- ✗ The memory chips inside can be Micron, Samsung or Hynix under the same part number
- ✗ Going past its rated speed needed extra BIOS tuning in PCMENA's test
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 1 article and 1 video review
2 mixed sources
Games4Eva Games4Eva Editor · reviewer The Corsair Vengeance LPX is the best overall cheap gaming RAM for its reliability, performance, and ease of use.Read R
Rank On Top Rank On Top · 14.1K subscribers · Jan 2026 Starting with one of the most trusted names in PC memory, the Corsair Vengeance LPX is what I would call the workhorse of the RAM world. This kit runs at 3200 MHz with CL16 timings, delivering solid performance for virtually any task you throw at it. But here is what really sets the LPX apart from the competition. its incredibly lowprofile design at just 34 mm tall.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #14 of 15 on our RAM tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
No. It is a DDR4 kit, and Corsair lists Intel 200 to 600 series and X299 boards and AMD 300, 400 and 500 series boards for it. AMD's AM5 platform uses DDR5 exclusively, so a new AM5 build needs DDR5 memory instead.
Very likely. Corsair lists the Vengeance LPX at 33.53mm tall and describes its small form factor as ideal for smaller cases or any system where internal space is at a premium.
Yes, one. The kit boots at 2133MHz with 15-15-15-36 timings. Enable its XMP 2.0 profile in the BIOS to reach 3200MHz at 16-18-18-36 and 1.35V. PCMENA and HEXUS both describe that single step as all the setup the memory needed.
Not always. Corsair says kits can be built with different memory chips even when they share a part number. The version number on the sticker tells you which: V3 means Micron, V4 means Samsung and V5 means Hynix.
Possibly, with work. Corsair designs the Vengeance LPX for overclocking with individually screened chips, but notes that maximum speed depends on the motherboard and CPU. PCMENA found that pushing beyond the rated speed needed more fine-tuning in the BIOS.
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