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G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 vs Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL30
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency84
Generation100
VS
RAM · Lexar

Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38

2x16GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency71
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 and Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.

  • Speed: Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL38).
  • G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38
86Gear score86
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2x16GB
5,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL30CAS latencyCL38
≈ $268Estimated price≈ $1,100

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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 or Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38 better?

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 and Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Speed: Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL38). G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 ≈ $268, Lexar THOR RGB DDR5-6000 CL38 ≈ $1,100. Current prices vary by store.