# Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200 CL16

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/corsair-vengeance-lpx-16gb-ddr4-3200-cl16
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/ram
- Placement: #14 of 15 in RAM, F tier
- Brand: Corsair
- LP on this board: 140
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T01:00:59.961Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

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.

## 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

| Spec | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Part number | CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Capacity | 16GB (2 x 8GB) | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Memory type | DDR4 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Rated speed | 3200MHz | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-36 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Voltage | 1.35V | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Default speed | 2133MHz | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Profile | XMP 2.0 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Module height | 33.53mm | https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/34381966388881-RAM-Memory-Module-Dimensions |
| Color | Black | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |
| Warranty | Lifetime limited warranty | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmk16gx4m2b3200c16/vengeancea-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-3200mhz-c16-memory-kit-black-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16 |

Checked by hand on 2026-09-27 against 6 sources.

## For

- 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

## Against

- 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

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 2 of 7 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 2 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Games4Eva | Games4Eva Editor | C | https://games4eva.com/best-cheap-ram-for-gaming/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Rank On Top | Rank On Top | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rytUG1VafPM | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/g-skill-trident-z5-neo-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000-cl30 |
| 2 | Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/corsair-vengeance-32gb-ddr5-6000-cl30 |
| 3 | Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/kingston-fury-beast-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000 |
| 4 | ADATA XPG Lancer RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/adata-xpg-lancer-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000-cl30 |
| 9 | Crucial Pro 32GB DDR5-5600 CL46 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/crucial-pro-32gb-ddr5-5600-cl46 |
| 10 | Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB DDR5-6600 CL32 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/corsair-dominator-platinum-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6600-cl32 |
| 11 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/g-skill-trident-z5-rgb-32gb-ddr5-8000-cl38 |
| 12 | Klevv Cras XR5 RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/klevv-cras-xr5-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000 |
| 13 | TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB DDR4-3600 CL14 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/teamgroup-t-force-xtreem-argb-16gb-ddr4-3600-cl14 |
| 15 | Crucial 16GB DDR5-4800 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/crucial-16gb-ddr5-4800 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/ram.

## Frequently asked questions

### Will the Vengeance LPX work in a DDR5 motherboard?

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.

### Will it fit under a large air cooler?

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.

### Do I need to change any BIOS settings?

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.

### Are all CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 kits the same inside?

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.

### Can I overclock it past 3200MHz?

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.

## What this tier means

- F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere.

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