Now that we have benchmarked this memory in its stock configuration and performed some overclocking as well, it is time to put everything into perspective. We will go over which platform this memory kit is best suited for, what Colorful could improve upon to make a better product, and finish up on a positive note.

Starting off, the first question that often comes up is "compatibility." Will this work with my computer? Considering the vast amount of different possible configurations, from CPUs to motherboards, a yes or no isn't an easy answer to give. Rather, a broad overview will help narrow down what is right for you. With that said, it should be pointed out that, this memory is not recommended for a Ryzen 7000 CPU (AM5). Some may already know that the just recently released AMD AGESA 1.0.0.7b motherboard BIOS update now gives AMD users 7200 MT/s support and beyond. However, this comes with increased latency due to accommodations for system stability. The technical reason for this is that the memory controller now must operate in a 2:1 ratio (UCLK:MCLK / 2) to the system memory if 6600 MT/s+ is to be bootable. Very few Ryzen 7000 CPUs can actually successfully use DDR5-6600 in a 1:1 ratio (UCLK:MCLK) without extreme voltages, beyond what is safe for daily use. Overall, this change in ratio has a negative impact on performance.

To Colorful's credit, this CVN ICICLE DDR5-6600 memory kit is not marketed towards AMD on the website or packaging material. DDR5-6600 however, falls into a void where some configurations may lead to it not booting at all for the platform it is primary system it was made for. Intel 12th Generation (K) Processors have a supported memory frequency range of 6800 to 7400 MT/s, but a majority of Intel Z690 and B660 based motherboards do not. Because there is little guarantee of it working (stable or booting at all) with last year's product lineup, this kit's best use case is limited to Intel 13th Generation (K) Processors (13600K, 13700K, 13900K), or future unreleased Intel CPUs, and Intel Z790 or B760 based motherboards. On that note, while not a requirement for a good product, having more than one memory profile helps with overall compatibility concerns. Colorful does not offer this, leaving users with stability issues or concerns needing to take extra steps in manually adjusting the memory frequency instead of using a extra included pre-determined (binned) XMP profile.

There are a few more things to note here. First is the short warranty period in comparison to every other company offering a limited lifetime warranty. Something to be aware of, and hopefully the price offsets that lack of extended warranty. Colorful is also slowly gaining ground in other markets around the world, but so far these memory kits are predominantly only available in Russia and Southeast Asia. To break into the US market, Colorful would require better website management with more information about the products at the very least. Understanding that other parts of the world have different cultures, ways of marketing and sales is important. However, the Colorful CVN ICICLE DDR5-6600 kit reviewed today, when viewed from an North American perspective, is lacking vital information that helps consumers make an informed decision.

With all the concerns noted above, what is left to discuss? Well, if all works out, using DDR5-6600 comes with the benefit of more raw bandwidth and can offer higher average frame rates in games that are particularly sensitive to memory bandwidth or latency. Across the benchmarks, the Colorful CVN ICICLE DDR5-6600 memory kit often falls right in the middle of the pack, being a solid performer without the added cost that comes from the PC enthusiast tier market space. Colorful does deliver where it counts. With that said, between the compatibility concerns and DDR5-6600 being an oddity without many gains over DDR5-6000 in its stock configuration, overall, this memory kit does not stand out as a top choice. Those who are into some adventurous overclocking, may find it to be a cheap alternative to binned PC enthusiast memory kits that reach some seriously high frequencies. However, those who are just casual users should look elsewhere unless the price is irresistible and the concerns brought forth are a non-issue. The Colorful CVN ICICLE DDR5-6600 isn't necessarily a bad choice, but it doesn't stand out far enough to get any sort of additional praise.