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How to decode your CORSAIR memory

This article will help you to understood the part number and the version of your CORSAIR memory kit.

It's Split in two parts: the part number and then the version.

The part number is the identification reference available before the kit is purchased, where the version cannot be obtained in advance. The same part number may be available in several revisions on the market

Part Number

Each CORSAIR product has its own part number.

Memory decoder

The tables below cover the principal terms and what they mean.

Product Family
DDR3 memory module Letter DDR4 memory module Letter DDR5 memory module Letter
Apple A Apple A Vengeance RGB H
Dominator Platinum D Dominator Platinum D Vengeance K
Vengeance Extreme L Vengeance RGB RS G Dominator Titanium RGB P
Dominator P Vengeance RGB PRO SL H Dominator Platinum RGB T
So-DIMM Apple SA Vengeance LPX K Vengeance So-DIMM SX
So-DIMM Value Slect SO Vengeance RGB RT N
So-DIMM Vengeance SX So-DIMM Apple SA
Value Select V So-DIMM Value Slect SO
XMS3 X So-DIMM Vengeance SX
Vengeance PRO Y Dominator Platinum RGB T
Vengeance LED U
Value Select V
Vengeance RGB PRO W
Kit Density DDR Generation Module Quantity Model Revision
1G = 1 GB 1 = DDR1 M1 = 1 Stick DDR4 DDR5
2G = 2 GB 2 = DDR2 M2 = 2 Stick A = 1.2V A = 1.435V on
VCC/VDD
3G = 3 GB 3 = DDR3 M3 = 3 Stick B = 1.35V B = 1.435V on
VCC/VDD
4G = 4 GB 4 = DDR4 M4 = 4 Stick C = 1.35V C = 1.435V on
VCC/VDD
6G = 6 GB 5 = DDR5 M6 = 6 Stick D = 1.2V D = 1.435V on
VCC/VDD
8G = 8 GB M8 = 8 Stick Z = Ryzen optimisation for DDR4 E = 1.435V on
VCC/VDD
12G = 12 GB X = Extrem OC with 1.9V on VCC/VDD
16G = 16 GB
24G = 24 GB
32G = 32 GB
48G = 48 GB
64G = 64 GB
96G = 96 GB
128G = 128 GB
256G = 256 GB
Frequency Profil Type Cas Color Extra
800–8000 MT/s C = Intel XMP From CL1 to CL40 Empty = Black -B = Bulk Packaging
Z = AMD Expo for DDR5 A = Gold K = add for DDR5 iCUE recognition
B = Blue -RF = Refurbed kit
C = Chrome
G = Green
M = Blackout
R = Red
S = Cool Grey
T = Torque
TUF = Orange TUF
W = White

Version

You could find version of your memory written on the memory itself.

Dram version

For DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 each main version will have different IC manufacturers:

  • V3.XX: Micron-based ICs
  • V4.XX: Samsung-based ICs
  • V5.XX: Hynix-based ICs

The sub version relates to the IC manufacturer revision or PCB revision.

You can find examples of the PCB revision below.

We are continuously improving our products, and that is why you may see small differences between the PCB layouts of the same module but with a newer revision. Don’t worry if you have an older revision. The performance and other key features of the modules remain the same, as these were already meticulously tested to work at the advertised specifications.

Dram Version diff

DRAM stability and compatibility

When upgrading your memory, we strongly recommend you purchase and use DRAM modules from the same kit for the best stability. If you mix memory modules from different kits, even with the same part number, you risk running into stability issues. Even if the different memory modules have the same speed, timings, and voltage, you may still run into stability issues due to different ICs.

If you do end up using memory modules from multiple kits to meet a desired capacity, make sure that the kits all have the same version number to reduce the risk of instability.

If you experience any trouble with your memory, look at the article dedicated to memtest or how to setup your DRAM at its rated speed - OC profile.

All DRAM memory modules have a limited lifetime warranty, and you can reach out for support here.

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