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Axiom AX55600N46D/16G 16GB DDR5-5600 DIMM Memory Module - 5600 MHz - CL46 - 1.10V - 288-pin - Lifetime Warranty
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Product Features
Product Overview
The Axiom AX55600N46D/16G is a 16GB DDR5 SDRAM memory module engineered for modern desktop systems requiring high-speed, low-latency performance. Built to the DDR5-5600/PC5-44800 standard, this DIMM delivers 5600 MHz data transfer rates with a CAS latency of CL46, providing a responsive foundation for demanding applications and multitasking workflows.
Operating at a low 1.10V, this module offers efficient power consumption while maintaining stability. Its 288-pin design is the standard for desktop DIMM slots, ensuring broad compatibility with DDR5-ready motherboards. The module is backed by a lifetime warranty and meets key compliance standards, including TAA requirements and RoHS environmental directives.
Relevant factors for this section include Memory Size, Memory Technology, Memory Voltage, Number of Pins. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
This memory module leverages DDR5 SDRAM technology, the latest generation of double data rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory. DDR5 architecture introduces improved channel efficiency and higher bandwidth compared to previous generations, enabling faster data movement between the CPU and memory.
The 5600 MHz speed represents the module's data rate, translating to a peak theoretical bandwidth of 44.8 GB/s per module in a dual-channel configuration. The CL46 timing indicates the number of clock cycles required to access a column of data, with lower numbers generally correlating to faster response times for certain operations. The 1.10V operating voltage contributes to reduced power draw and heat generation.
Relevant factors for this section include Memory Size, Memory Technology, Memory Voltage, Number of Pins. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This Axiom DDR5 module provides a tangible upgrade path for systems where memory bandwidth is a bottleneck. The combination of high frequency and optimized timings can accelerate data-intensive tasks, from content creation and software development to gaming and virtual machine operation.
Enhanced Multitasking Capacity
16GB of DDR5 memory provides substantial headroom for running multiple applications simultaneously, reducing reliance on slower storage-based virtual memory and minimizing system lag during heavy workloads.
- Supports complex application suites
- Reduces swap file usage
- Improves overall system responsiveness
Future-Ready Technology
DDR5 represents the current memory standard for new desktop platforms, offering better power management, higher densities per module, and improved error correction capabilities compared to DDR4.
- Designed for next-generation CPUs
- On-die ECC for data integrity
- Higher bandwidth potential
Deployment / Use Cases
This memory module is specifically designed for desktop computers with DDR5-compatible motherboards. It serves as a primary system memory component in workstations, gaming PCs, and general-purpose desktops where reliable performance and capacity are priorities.
Ideal deployment scenarios include office productivity environments handling large spreadsheets and databases, creative workstations running photo/video editing software, gaming systems requiring fast asset loading, and development machines compiling code or testing virtual environments. The TAA compliance makes it suitable for government and educational procurement where trade agreement requirements must be met.
Workstation Upgrade
Replace older DDR4 modules or expand existing DDR5 configurations in professional workstations to handle memory-intensive applications like CAD, simulation software, and data analysis tools.
Gaming System Build
Install as part of a new gaming PC build or upgrade to benefit from faster texture loading, reduced stuttering in open-world games, and improved performance in CPU-bound scenarios.
Highlights
- 16GB DDR5 SDRAM memory capacity
- 5600 MHz operating speed (DDR5-5600/PC5-44800)
- CL46 CAS latency timing
- Low 1.10V operating voltage
- 288-pin DIMM form factor for desktop systems
- TAA compliant for government/education procurement
- RoHS certified for reduced hazardous substances
- Lifetime warranty coverage
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AX55600N46D/16G |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 16GB DDR5 SDRAM Memory Module |
| Product Type | RAM Module |
| Technical Information | |
| Memory Size | 16 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Memory Voltage | 1.10 V |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory Standard | DDR5-5600/PC5-44800 |
| CAS Latency | CL46 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Number of Pins | 288-pin |
| Form Factor | DIMM |
| Miscellaneous | |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What systems are compatible with this Axiom DDR5 memory module?
This module is compatible with desktop motherboards that support DDR5 memory technology and have 288-pin DIMM slots. You must verify your motherboard's specifications support DDR5-5600 (PC5-44800) speed and the 1.10V voltage requirement. It is not compatible with DDR4 or older memory platforms due to different physical and electrical specifications.
What does the 5600 MHz speed mean for performance?
The 5600 MHz specification indicates the module's data transfer rate, measured in megatransfers per second. Higher speeds allow more data to move between the CPU and memory each second, which can improve performance in memory-intensive applications like video editing, 3D rendering, gaming, and scientific computing. This module delivers a peak theoretical bandwidth of approximately 44.8 GB/s per module.
How does CL46 latency affect memory performance?
CAS Latency (CL) represents the number of clock cycles between when a memory controller requests data and when that data becomes available. CL46 means 46 cycles of delay at the module's operating frequency. While lower latency numbers generally indicate faster response for certain operations, actual performance depends on the specific workload. DDR5 modules typically have higher CL values than DDR4 but compensate with much higher frequencies and improved architecture.
What advantages does DDR5 offer over DDR4 memory?
DDR5 provides several advancements over DDR4, including higher data rates (starting at 4800 MHz versus 2133-3200 MHz for DDR4), improved power management with a lower base voltage of 1.10V, on-die error correction for better data integrity, and support for higher density modules. These improvements translate to better performance for bandwidth-sensitive applications and more efficient operation in modern computing systems.
What does TAA compliance mean for this memory module?
TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance indicates this product meets the requirements of U.S. government procurement regulations regarding country of origin. TAA-compliant products are manufactured or substantially transformed in designated countries, making them eligible for purchase by federal agencies, many state/local governments, and educational institutions with similar procurement policies.
Does this memory module support ECC (Error-Correcting Code)?
This specific Axiom AX55600N46D/16G module is a standard unbuffered DIMM without ECC functionality. DDR5 architecture includes on-die ECC for internal data integrity, but this does not provide system-level error correction. For applications requiring full ECC protection, you would need registered ECC (RDIMM) or unbuffered ECC (UDIMM) modules specifically designated as ECC memory.
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