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G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34

2×64 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL34
GEAR SCORE 91.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed86
Latency80
Generation100
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL28
GEAR SCORE 91.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed77
Latency90
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 91 and 91.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (128 GB vs 64 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL34).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28
91Gear score91
DDR5TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×64 GBKit2×32 GB
6,000 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL34CAS latencyCL28
≈ $800Estimated price≈ $380

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 G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 better?

G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 91 and 91. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (128 GB vs 64 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL34).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Flare X5 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 ≈ $800, G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 ≈ $380. Current prices vary by store.