Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 vs Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL28
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency90
Generation100
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RAM · Lexar

Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL34
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency80
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL34).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34
88Gear score88
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL28CAS latencyCL34
≈ $200Estimated 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 Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 or Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL34). G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL34 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).