G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
2×24 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL40Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
2×48 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (96 GB vs 48 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (CL40 vs CL42).
- G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 has lower true latency (13.3 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Gear score | 86 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 48 GB | Total capacity | 96 GB |
| 2×24 GB | Kit | 2×48 GB |
| 6,000 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| ≈ $266 | Estimated price | ≈ $550 |
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 Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?
G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (96 GB vs 48 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (CL40 vs CL42). G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 has lower true latency (13.3 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Flare X5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 ≈ $266, Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 ≈ $550. Current prices vary by store.