Recently, the importance of memory in high-spec gaming and professional work environments has become more pronounced. Especially, DDR5 memory offers significantly improved performance compared to the previous generation DDR4, boasting higher bandwidth and better power efficiency. The latest Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen 9000 series have improved memory controller performance, making it easier to utilize high-performance memory.
Today, I am introducing a new overclocking gaming memory released by ESSENCORE. ESSENCORE is a brand that uses SK Hynix’s premium memory chips and is highly rated for quality and stability. The newly released KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB series combines high performance with RGB lighting, providing excellent performance for both gaming and professional work.
The ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB 32GB (16Gx2) is distributed by Seorin C&I and comes with a lifetime warranty, demonstrating confidence in the product. This product supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO. XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) and EXPO (Extended Profiles for Overclocking) are technologies that allow easy memory overclocking on Intel and AMD systems, respectively, enabling optimal memory performance with simple BIOS settings.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name | ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB |
| Capacity | 32 GB (16 GB × 2) |
| Operating Frequency | DDR5-6400 MHz |
| Timing | CL32-38-38-78 |
| Voltage | 1.35 V |
| PCB | 10-layer PCB |
| RGB Support | Dual-beam RGB LED |
| Compatibility | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Warranty Period | Lifetime Warranty |
| Official Distributor | Seorin C&I |
The memory timing is set to CL32-38-38-78, where a lower CL (CAS Latency) value means faster data access time. CL32 is a very competitive figure at the DDR5-6400 bandwidth.
The KLEVV DDR5-6400 URBANE V RGB features a white heat sink, a slim height of 42.5mm, and a sleek curved edge design, giving it a luxurious feel.
It uses SK Hynix’s memory chipsets and features the latest 10-layer PCB design. The multi-layer PCB structure improves signal integrity and reduces electrical noise, enhancing stability during overclocking.
A notable feature is the dual-beam RGB design, offering differentiated lighting effects compared to existing memory with a single RGB light-emitting part. The RGB lighting effects are fully compatible with major motherboard manufacturers’ RGB software, such as ASUS Aura Sync, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion, and MSI Mystic Light.
It has also received QVL (Qualified Vendor List) approval from major motherboard manufacturers like ASUS, GIGABYTE, ASRock, and MSI, ensuring excellent compatibility and stable operation in various system configurations.
With the recent improvement in power efficiency of CPUs, air coolers are gaining popularity again. The ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB is designed with a height of 42.5mm to minimize interference with large air coolers.
For testing, the system was configured as follows:
System Configuration
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (Raphael)
MB: ASRock B650M PG Lightning
RAM: ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB 32GB (16Gx2)
VGA: NVIDIA RTX 4070ti
SDD: Lexar NM790 2TB
CASE: NZXT H6 Flow RGB
First, I easily overclocked to 6400MHz by loading the EXPO profile in the BIOS. Depending on the motherboard manufacturer and model, the configuration screen may differ, but you can enter the DRAM Profile Configuration menu and select EXPO-6400.
Performance tests were conducted at the default clock of 4800MHz and the overclocked 6400MHz to show the performance difference when memory is overclocked.
Using the AIDA64 memory benchmark, I measured the read/write/copy speeds and memory latency. The memory latency decreased from 97.9ns to 78.6ns, a reduction of 19.71. Compared to recent tests of similar clock memory, the latency decreased significantly, confirming the performance of the low CL32 RAM timing.
The 7-Zip benchmarking function measures the speed at which the CPU compresses and decompresses data, evaluating the CPU’s processing power. Higher memory clock and faster RAM timing affect CPU performance, resulting in a 9.19% increase in the test results.
The 3DMARK TIMESPY benchmark tool results showed a graphics score of 22778, a CPU score of 9950, and an overall score of 19086, with a total score increase of 2.62% and a CPU score increase of 6.47% compared to 4800MHz.
The results of the new 3DMARK benchmark tool, Steel Nomad, are as follows. Steel Nomad is a DX12-based successor platform to the existing Fire Strike and Time Spy, allowing measurement of performance metrics for the latest games. The test marked a score of 5093, with a performance improvement of about 6.2%.
The PCMARK10 test was conducted to see how high-clock gaming memory performs not only in games but also in general PC and work environments. The overall score increased by 0.42%.
The CROSSMARK test results, which evaluate the performance of PCs and mobile devices, are presented. CROSSMARK focuses on productivity, creativity, and responsiveness, providing intuitive results and cross-platform performance comparisons. The overall score increased by 1.82%.
The Puget Bench test, developed by Puget Systems, was conducted to see the performance difference in tasks like photo and video editing. Puget benchmarking evaluates performance using actual Adobe programs, allowing designers and creators to directly verify the performance of high-clock memory. Unlike previous PCMark or CrossMark, there was a 6.71% performance increase in Adobe Premiere, and a 5.03% performance improvement in Photoshop.
The gaming performance test results of the ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB are presented. Tests were conducted at FHD resolution with the highest graphics settings for three games: PUBG, Diablo 4, and God of War Ragnarok.
The high-clock 6400MHz gaming memory can significantly enhance game frames through perfect compatibility with the latest CPUs, allowing you to feel a noticeable difference akin to a graphics card upgrade.
RGB Effects
The ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB is fully compatible with major motherboard manufacturers’ RGB software, such as ASUS Aura Sync, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion, and MSI Mystic Light, allowing users to customize and apply lighting modes beyond those provided.
The ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 URBANE V RGB is designed with a dual-beam design where two rows of RGB light up based on the center guide, offering a differentiated design from existing RGB gaming memory.
In Conclusion
The ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB is a gaming memory that combines high performance, stability, and unique design, offering excellent performance thanks to its high clock of 6400MHz and low latency of CL32. Its slim height of 42.5mm, sleek curved design, and white heat sink make it a great choice for those building a high-performance gaming PC with a white theme. Additionally, the compatibility through QVL certification from major motherboard manufacturers and the lifetime warranty support from distributor Seorin C&I are other reasons to recommend this product. This concludes the review of the ESSENCORE KLEVV DDR5-6400 CL32D URBANE V RGB high-performance gaming memory.
