G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Gear score | 82 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL36 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Release year | 2019 |
| ≈ $286 | Estimated price | ≈ $180 |
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 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?
G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 ≈ $286, G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 ≈ $180. Current prices vary by store.