G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30 · 2022G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL36G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 90 and 90.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 leads (6,400 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Gear score | 90 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 6,000 MHz | Speed | 6,400 MHz |
| CL30 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| 2022 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $220 | Estimated 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 G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 better?
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 90 and 90. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 leads (6,400 MHz vs 6,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL36). G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 leads (6,400 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).