Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38 vs G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6600 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 90.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed94
Latency79
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30 · 2022
GEAR SCORE 90.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency90
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38 and G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 90 and 90.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38 leads (6,600 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL38).
  • G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
90Gear score90
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL30
—Release year2022
≈ $230Estimated price≈ $220

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 6600 CL38 or G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 better?

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38 and G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 90 and 90. Speed: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38 leads (6,600 MHz vs 6,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL38). G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38 leads (6,600 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL38 ≈ $230, G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 ≈ $220. Current prices vary by store.