Patriot Viper Venom 16GB 6000MHz DDR5 Desktop Memory

Viper Venom's aggressive RGB styling in a single 6000MHz DDR5 module.

Quick Specs

• 16GB single DDR5 module (not a dual-channel kit)
• 6000MHz rated speed 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

A show-piece module that also performs

Viper Venom is the loudest-looking range Patriot makes, with an angular heat spreader and a full-width RGB diffuser that syncs to ASUS Aura, MSI Mystic Light, Gigabyte RGB Fusion and ASRock Polychrome. Underneath the styling it is a proper 6000MHz DDR5 module, which on AM5 keeps the memory controller and infinity fabric in the 1:1 ratio where Ryzen performs best, and on Intel sits comfortably above the JEDEC baseline. It is a single stick, which makes it the right buy for someone matching an existing Venom module or intentionally staging a build in two purchases.

Where the money might go better

Bought alone, this module runs in single channel, and on DDR5 that costs a meaningful share of your memory bandwidth in games. A factory-matched 2x16GB Venom kit at the same speed will outperform it comfortably, and matched kits are binned and tested as a pair rather than merely being two of the same part number. If your case has no window, the styling and RGB are money spent on nothing and a Signature Line 5600MHz module gets you similar capacity for far less. And if you are building fresh for gaming, budget for 32GB total, not 16GB.

FEATURES:

• 6000MHz rated speed for AM5 1:1 operation and modern Intel platforms
• Full-width addressable RGB diffuser with four-vendor sync support
• Sculpted aluminium heat spreader for high-frequency thermal headroom
• Hand-tested DRAM with on-die ECC for stability at rated speed
• Backed by Patriot's Limited Lifetime Warranty

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Model: PVVR516G60C30
• Capacity: 16GB
• Kit configuration: Single module (1x16GB)
• Memory type: DDR5
• Speed: 6000MHz (rated profile speed)
• CAS latency: Per the module's XMP/EXPO profile; confirm the SPD value in BIOS
• Voltage: 1.1V nominal, typically 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:

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

Why Patriot?

Viper Venom sits at the top of Patriot's mainstream DDR5 range and is validated across both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP platforms before it ships. Every Patriot module from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Note: 6000MHz applies only once XMP or EXPO is enabled in BIOS; out of the box the module boots at DDR5's 4800MHz base speed. Tall heat spreaders can conflict with large air coolers, so check clearance and your motherboard's QVL before ordering.