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Patriot 16GB (1x16) 5600MHz DDR5 RAM module โ€” Signature DDR5 RAM 16GB (1X16GB) 5600MHz CL46 UDIMM Desktop Memory Module - PSD516G560081 Black

Patriot

Signature DDR5 RAM 16GB (1X16GB) 5600MHz CL46 UDIMM Desktop Memory Module - PSD516G560081 Black

โœฆ Amazon's Choice
Amazon's Choice
DDR516GB (1x16)5600MHzCL46DIMM
4.4(168 reviews)
F
Chief Analyst Verdict

Slow JEDEC Baseline (Not Recommended)

Validated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar ยท Founder & Senior Editor

This kit runs at loose JEDEC default timings (CL40 or slower). CL40/CL48 speeds indicate lower-binned DRAM chips which create a severe latency bottleneck, reducing CPU frame pacing and game performance by up to 10-15% compared to optimized kits.

Current price

$310.60$19.41/GB

As of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change

$/GB vs DDR5 market avg

89% above avg
This product$19.41/GB
$19.41
DDR5 market avg$10.28/GB
$10.28

At $19.41/GB โ€” DDR5 market rate.

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Fair price

Price is in the middle of its tracked range ($217.99 low โ€” $350.16 high). No strong signal either way.

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At a Glance

Strengths

  • Amazon's Choice โ€” meets criteria for price, rating, and availability
  • Compatible with 4 CPU platforms
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty from Patriot

Limitations

  • 89% above the overall DDR5 market average $/GB
  • Availability unconfirmed โ€” may be out of stock or delisted

All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ€” not editorial opinion. Updated daily.

Is This RAM Right for You?

Based on 16GB (1x16) DDR5 DIMM specifications.

Gamingโœ“ Good fit

16GB is the minimum for gaming in 2026 โ€” handles most titles with background apps

Office / Schoolโœ“ Ideal

16GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably

Content Creationโš  Tight

16GB works for 1080p editing with proxy workflows โ€” 4K editing may require 32GB

Server / NASโœ• Not suited

Non-ECC RAM is not recommended for servers or NAS โ€” silent data corruption risk without error correction

Laptop Upgradeโœ• Not suited

This is a desktop DIMM โ€” laptop upgrades require SO-DIMM modules. See Laptop RAM Prices for compatible options.

Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ€” not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.

Price History

Updated daily โ€” track price trends over time

Current

$310.60

37d Low

$217.99

37d High

$350.16

37d Avg

$330.79

Price Range

Tracked low

$217.99

Current

$310.60

Tracked high

$350.16

Mid-range

Speed Ranking

Top 41%

5600MHz ranks in the top 41% of all DDR5 speeds tracked (1,188 modules).

SlowestFastest

About Patriot

4.4โ˜…

avg rating

116

products tracked

Browse all Patriot RAMLimited Lifetime Warranty

Z-Score Deviation

B

Fair / Average Price

Deviation: -0.77ฯƒ

This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.

Avg: $330.79StdDev: ยฑ$26.31

XMP 3.0 / EXPO Profile Activation Required

This is a high-performance DDR5-5600 memory kit. It will NOT run at advertised speeds out of the box.

JEDEC Fallback Behavior

By default, all motherboards boot using safe **JEDEC standards** (typically **4800MT/s**). If you plug this RAM in and boot immediately, your system will downclock to this baseline, losing up to **10% - 20% CPU bandwidth**.

How to Enable XMP/EXPO

  1. 1.Reboot PC, tap Del or F2 to enter **BIOS**.
  2. 2.Find memory settings and toggle **XMP / EXPO** to **Enabled**.
  3. 3.Save & Exit (press F10). PC will reboot at 5600MHz.
Platform compatibility warning: On AMD AM5 (DDR5 Ryzen 7000/9000), target EXPO kits for maximum stability. On Intel platforms, prioritize XMP kits. Both profiles work, but choosing native profiles optimizes memory training timings.

Specifications

Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide
DDR5
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide
16GB (1x16)
Kit Configโš  Single stick โ€” runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร— for dual-channel performance.
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide
5600MHz
CAS LatencyClock cycles response delay ยท guide
CL46
True LatencyAbsolute nanosecond latency
16.43 ns(High latency)= (46 ร— 2000) รท 5600
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop)
DIMM
ASIN
B0BR65KLBT

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Compatible Platforms

Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700)Intel Core Ultra 200S (LGA1851 / Arrow Lake)AMD Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 (AM5)AMD Threadripper 7000 (TRX50)

Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.

Platform Pairing Guide

How well 5600MHz performs on each platform โ€” based on memory controller characteristics and manufacturer guidance.

PlatformBenefit
AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000/9000)โœ“ Good
Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra 200S)โœ“ Good
Intel LGA1700 (12thโ€“14th gen, DDR5 board)โœ“ Good

Platform guidance based on AMD and Intel official specifications and independent testing. Always verify compatibility with your specific motherboard's QVL.

Motherboard Compatibility

Most popular DDR5 boards per platform

DDR5 RAM prices & motherboard guide โ†’
โœ“
AMD AM5B650

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi / MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk

B650 = 80% of AM5 sales. DDR5-6000 CL30 is the sweet spot.

โœ“
Intel LGA1851B860

MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi / ASUS TUF B860-Plus WiFi

B860 is the mainstream LGA1851 chipset. Supports DDR5-9200+.

โœ“
Intel LGA1700 (DDR5)B760

MSI PRO B760M-E DDR5 / ASUS TUF B760-Plus WiFi D5

B760 DDR5 boards support 12thโ€“14th Gen Intel with DDR5.

Always verify with your board's QVL before purchasing.

Cheaper Alternatives

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DDR5 Price by Capacity

Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database

CapacityAvg $/GB
8GB$17.28/GB
16GBThis product$18.93/GB
32GB$17.28/GB
64GB$13.71/GB
128GB$3.27/GB

Upgrade Cost Calculator

How much more (or less) would you spend to step up or down in capacity? Prices shown are the cheapest available DDR5 DIMM in each tier today.

Current

16GB

$310.60$19.41/GB

โ† Step down

8GB

$195.50$24.44/GBSave $115.10See cheapest 8GB

Step up

32GB

$299.00$9.34/GBSave $11.60 vs currentSee cheapest 32GB

Prices are the lowest available in each tier from our daily database โ€” verify on Amazon before purchasing. Only DDR5 DIMM modules compared.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Patriot 16GB (1x16) 5600MHz DDR5 compatible with my motherboard?

This module is compatible with Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700), Intel Core Ultra 200S (LGA1851 / Arrow Lake), AMD Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 (AM5), AMD Threadripper 7000 (TRX50). Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.

Is this DDR5 module a good deal right now?

At $310.60 ($19.41/GB), this module is priced near the DDR5 market average. Check the price history chart above to see if prices have been trending up or down recently.

What is 5600MHz RAM used for?

DDR5 RAM is required for AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000/9000) and Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra 200S) platforms. It offers higher bandwidth than DDR4, making it beneficial for content creation, gaming on modern platforms, and AI workloads. 5600MHz is a good entry-level DDR5 speed with broad platform compatibility.

How does Patriot RAM compare to other brands?

Patriot has 116 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.4โ˜…. Browse all Patriot modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.

Is 16GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?

16GB is the minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 12โ€“16GB alongside Discord and a browser. 32GB is the sweet spot if you also stream, record, or run VMs.

What is the difference between a single 16GB stick and a 2ร—8GB kit?

A single 16GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร—8GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ€“30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.

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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar

Lead Hardware Analyst

C.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.

$310.60$19.41/GB
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