Tests of working memory kits are actually relatively predictable if you already know beforehand which memory components are installed and how they are known to behave. It is all the more interesting when new ICs come onto the market and no one really knows what to expect. This is exactly what today’s test is about, because we take a closer look at 24 GB DDR5 modules for the first time, in the form of the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5600 and DDR5-7000 2x 24 GB kits in a double test!
As always, I recommend you read our basics article on DDR5 testing on the Intel Raptor Lake platform as a reference, as today’s test builds on it:
Unboxing and design
The unboxing is limited to the 7000 SKU, whereas the 5600 SKU is completely identical, except for the specification and product number. Typical for Corsair, the RAM modules come in a neon-yellow outer box. On the front, we can already see the clock rate of “7000 MHz” and the capacity of 48 GB in total, consisting of two 24 GB modules. The operating mode at full clock rate is specified as Intel XMP 3.0. Corsair’s iCue software is also described as compatible here, although the modules don’t have RGB lighting.
The product number of the kit is CMK48GX5M2B7000C40 or CMK48GX5M2B5600C40. The scope of delivery only includes the two modules in a carrier frame made of transparent plastic and a quick reference guide with safety instructions in paper form.
The modules themselves are kept quite plain. The black matte anodized heatsink is printed with shiny triangles and contains an element of gray brushed aluminum with like-yellow Vengeance lettering embedded in the center. On the back, instead of the recessed element, we only find a sticker with the specifications and serial number of each module.
Besides capacity, product number and XMP profile with the primary timings of 40-52-52-114 at 1.40 V VDD and VDDQ operating voltage, the module “version” ver 3.53.03 can also be found here. Based on this, we can also conclude the installed memory components, whereby the leading 3 stands for the IC manufacturer Micron, the 53 for the capacity of the ICs with 24 Gbit (compare 43 with 16 Gbit) and the 02 for the 2nd letter of the alphabet. Together, this results in Micron 24 Gbit (Rev)B, which we will be able to confirm in a teardown.
The modules are also very plain from above. Only a white Corsair logo is printed in the center. From the bottom you can see that they are single sided modules and the 24 GB capacity per module must come from 8 memory devices per 24 Gbit. The PCB side without ICs has instead a placeholder made of black foam and interestingly also a thermal pad on it, which makes contact with the heat sink.
From the side, the structure of the DDR5 sandwich can also be seen nicely once again. If we shift the focus to the back, we can already see that the heat sink has direct contact to the coils of the PMIC, but probably not to the PMIC behind it. In height, the Vengeance modules measure a modest 35 mm including the DIMM slot, which should also make them an interesting option for compact systems.
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