G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30
G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
2×24 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL40G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL30G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Gear score | 86 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 48 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×24 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 6,000 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL30 |
| ≈ $266 | 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 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 better?
G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).