Patriot MemorySpec score 8.9
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks
+DDR5 at 6000 MT/s for fast performance
+CL30 timing for low latency
+Supports both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles
−Single 16GB module offers limited capacity
−Single stick leaves dual-channel mode unused
$249.99-7%List: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+DDR5 at 6000 MT/s for fast performance
+CL30 timing for low latency
+Supports both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles
+Operates at 1.35V
Cons−Single 16GB module offers limited capacity
−Single stick leaves dual-channel mode unused
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
−30 cl: 33 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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CorsairSpec score 8.9
DDR5, 16GB, 2 Sticks, 6000 Speed
+DDR5 memory for current desktop platforms
+Runs up to 6000MHz speed
+Supports AMD EXPO profiles
−16GB capacity is modest for heavy multitasking
−CAS latency of 36 is not the lowest available
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+DDR5 memory for current desktop platforms
+Runs up to 6000MHz speed
+Supports AMD EXPO profiles
+Supports Intel XMP 3.0 profiles
+Two 8GB sticks for dual channel setup
Cons−16GB capacity is modest for heavy multitasking
−CAS latency of 36 is not the lowest available
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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KingstonSpec score 8.1
DDR5, SO-DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks
+DDR5 type for newer platforms
+5600MT/s speed for DDR5 memory
+Single stick for a 16GB upgrade
−SO-DIMM form factor does not fit standard desktop boards
−CAS latency 46 is high for DDR5
$299.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+DDR5 type for newer platforms
+5600MT/s speed for DDR5 memory
+Single stick for a 16GB upgrade
Cons−SO-DIMM form factor does not fit standard desktop boards
−CAS latency 46 is high for DDR5
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+5600 speed: 34 of the 46 here have a lower speed
−46 cl: 45 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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G.SkillSpec score 8.9
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 2 Sticks
+DDR5 memory designed for desktop computers
+Two 8 GB sticks give 16 GB total capacity
+Rated up to 6000 MT/s with AMD EXPO profile support
−Non-ECC memory, so no built-in error correction
$267.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+DDR5 memory designed for desktop computers
+Two 8 GB sticks give 16 GB total capacity
+Rated up to 6000 MT/s with AMD EXPO profile support
+CL30 latency timing for quick response
+Standard DIMM form factor for desktop motherboards
Cons−Non-ECC memory, so no built-in error correction
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
−30 cl: 33 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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G.SkillSpec score 8.9
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks
+Single 16 GB stick for simple upgrades or single-slot setups
+Supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles
+Rated up to 6000 MT/s speed
−Non-ECC memory, so no built-in error correction
$269.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Single 16 GB stick for simple upgrades or single-slot setups
+Supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles
+Rated up to 6000 MT/s speed
+DDR5 memory designed for desktop computers
Cons−Non-ECC memory, so no built-in error correction
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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TeamGroupSpec score 8.2
DDR5, 16GB, 2 Sticks, 6000 Speed
+6000 MT/s speed for DDR5 systems
+CAS 38 latency
+Two-stick configuration for dual-channel setups
−Only 16GB total capacity
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+6000 MT/s speed for DDR5 systems
+CAS 38 latency
+Two-stick configuration for dual-channel setups
Cons−Only 16GB total capacity
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
−38 cl: 42 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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SP Silicon PowerSpec score 8.9
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 2 Sticks
+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
$265.17-9%Was: $275.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Compared with the 12 memory on this pagePros+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
Cons−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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CorsairSpec score 8.7
DDR5, 16GB, 2 Sticks, 5200 Speed
+Two 8GB sticks support a dual-channel setup
+Supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
+DDR5 type for current desktop platforms
−Maximum speed of 5200 MT/s is slower than other DDR5 kits listed
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two 8GB sticks support a dual-channel setup
+Supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
+DDR5 type for current desktop platforms
Cons−Maximum speed of 5200 MT/s is slower than other DDR5 kits listed
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
+5200 speed: 33 of the 46 here have a lower speed
−40 cl: 44 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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G.SkillSpec score 8.9
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks
+Supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
+RGB lighting for a lit-up build
+Single 16GB stick for a simple upgrade
−Only 16GB capacity, below common desktop totals
−Single stick cannot run dual-channel
$294.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
+RGB lighting for a lit-up build
+Single 16GB stick for a simple upgrade
Cons−Only 16GB capacity, below common desktop totals
−Single stick cannot run dual-channel
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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Patriot MemorySpec score 8.9
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 2 Sticks
+Supports both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles
+6000 MT/s speed for DDR5 desktops
+16GB in a two-stick kit
−CL36 latency is higher than lower-latency DDR5 kits
$252.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Supports both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles
+6000 MT/s speed for DDR5 desktops
+16GB in a two-stick kit
+Standard 1.35V voltage
Cons−CL36 latency is higher than lower-latency DDR5 kits
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
+AMD EXPO: only 10 of 46 here have one
−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
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SP Silicon PowerSpec score 8.2
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks
+DDR5-6000 speed for modern desktop platforms
+16GB capacity suits basic desktop use
+1.35V operating voltage for lower power draw
−16GB total is small for heavy multitasking
$279.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+DDR5-6000 speed for modern desktop platforms
+16GB capacity suits basic desktop use
+1.35V operating voltage for lower power draw
Cons−16GB total is small for heavy multitasking
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 8.2
DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks
+DDR5 type with 6000 MT/s speed for desktop systems
+16GB single module capacity
+1.35V operating voltage for DDR5 modules
−Single 16GB module offers less capacity than common multi-stick kits
$259.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+DDR5 type with 6000 MT/s speed for desktop systems
+16GB single module capacity
+1.35V operating voltage for DDR5 modules
Cons−Single 16GB module offers less capacity than common multi-stick kits
Compared with the 12 memory on this page+6000 speed: the highest speed of the 46 here
−36 cl: 35 of the 46 here have a lower cl
−16GB capacity: 28 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product