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Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 vs G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40

2×48 GB · DDR5 · 6800 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 93.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed96
Latency77
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

2×48 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30
GEAR SCORE 93.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed86
Latency90
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 and G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 93 and 93.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 leads (6,800 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL40).
  • G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
93Gear score93
DDR5TypeDDR5
96 GBTotal capacity96 GB
2×48 GBKit2×48 GB
6,800 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL40CAS latencyCL30
≈ $680Estimated price≈ $660

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 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 or G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 better?

Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 and G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 93 and 93. Speed: Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 leads (6,800 MHz vs 6,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL40). G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 leads (6,800 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6800 CL40 ≈ $680, G.Skill Flare X5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 ≈ $660. Current prices vary by store.