Patriot Viper Venom 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL36 DDR5 Desktop Memory

A matched 32GB dual-channel gaming kit at the DDR5 sweet spot.

Quick Specs

• 32GB dual-channel kit (2x16GB matched modules)
• 6000MHz at CL36 via XMP 3.0 and EXPO profiles
• Sculpted aluminium heat spreader with addressable RGB diffuser
• 288-pin DDR5 UDIMM with on-module power management
• Limited Lifetime Warranty from Patriot

The default answer for a DDR5 gaming build

Two 16GB modules, binned and tested together, running at 6000MHz in dual channel. That combination is the practical target for a modern gaming PC: 32GB is enough for current titles with a browser, Discord and a capture tool running alongside, and 6000MHz keeps a Ryzen 7000 or 9000 memory controller in the 1:1 ratio where the platform is fastest. On Intel 12th generation and later it is a well-supported speed most boards handle at one BIOS setting. The RGB diffuser syncs to Aura, Mystic Light, RGB Fusion and Polychrome, so the lighting joins the rest of the build.

Where CL36 sits, honestly

CL36 at 6000MHz works out to roughly 12ns of real latency, which is solid but a step behind the CL30 kits in the same range at around 10ns. In practice that gap is small: a couple of percent in CPU-bound titles, mostly visible in 1% lows rather than average framerates, and invisible in anything GPU-limited. If you are chasing every frame at 1080p on a fast CPU, pay the difference for a CL30 kit. If you play at 1440p or 4K, or you mostly care about having 32GB of well-behaved memory, this kit is the better value and you will not notice the difference. Tall heat spreaders can also foul large air coolers, so measure first.

FEATURES:

• Factory-matched pair validated to run together at the rated speed
• 6000MHz CL36 profile for AM5 1:1 operation and modern Intel boards
• Addressable RGB diffuser with sync across all four major board vendors
• Sculpted aluminium heat spreader for high-frequency thermal headroom
• Backed by Patriot's Limited Lifetime Warranty

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Model: PVVR532G600C36K
• Capacity: 32GB total
• Kit configuration: Dual-channel kit, 2x16GB
• Memory type: DDR5
• Speed: 6000MHz (rated profile speed)
• CAS latency: CL36
• Voltage: 1.1V nominal, 1.35V under the rated 6000MHz profile
• Form factor: 288-pin DDR5 UDIMM (desktop)
• Heat spreader: Sculpted aluminium with RGB light diffuser
• RGB: Yes, addressable
• XMP/EXPO support: XMP 3.0 (Intel) and EXPO (AMD); 4800MHz base until enabled
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• 2 x Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB DDR5 6000MHz modules
• Viper Gaming case badge
• Anti-static retail packaging

Why Patriot?

Patriot bins and tests Viper Venom kits as matched pairs on both AMD and Intel platforms, which is what makes a rated 6000MHz profile actually boot. Every Patriot module from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Note: install both modules in the slots your manual specifies for dual channel, usually A2 and B2. The 6000MHz CL36 profile applies only once XMP or EXPO is enabled in BIOS; out of the box the kit runs at 4800MHz. Check your motherboard's QVL before ordering.