Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 vs G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36 · 2022
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency90
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL36).
  • G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
83Gear score83
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL30
2022Release year—
≈ $220Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 or G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 better?

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).