G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 32GB (2x16GB) CL36 Memory Kit

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DDR5 · 6000MHz · CL36 · 2x16GB · DIMM · AMD EXPO

The G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL36 is a no-frills memory kit built for AMD Ryzen systems that prioritizes value and compatibility. This 2x16GB configuration runs at 6000MT/s with CL36 timings and includes AMD EXPO profiles for effortless one-click overclocking on AM5 motherboards. The Flare X5 skips RGB lighting and flashy aesthetics in favor of a simple matte black low-profile heat spreader that fits easily under large tower coolers. At roughly $82 for 32GB, it undercuts most competing DDR5-6000 kits, offering approximately $2.56 per gigabyte. The kit has been validated specifically for AMD platforms, making it a reliable choice for Ryzen 7000 and 9000 builds where you want to hit the 6000MT/s sweet spot without overspending. G.Skill's binning ensures stable operation at rated speeds across a wide range of AM5 motherboards. For AMD builders who care about performance per dollar rather than visual flair, the Flare X5 delivers DDR5-6000 speeds at near-budget pricing, making it one of the best value propositions in the AMD DDR5 memory market.

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Overall

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Performance

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Value

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Efficiency

Features

XMP/EXPOEXPO
RGBNo

Memory

Capacity32 GB
Kit2x16GB
TypeDDR5
Form factorDIMM

Performance

Speed6,000 MHz
CAS latencyCL36
True latency12.0 ns
Bandwidth96.0 GB/s

Physical

Heat spreaderAluminum
Height33 mm

Power

Voltage1.35V

Value

Price per GB$2.56/GB $/GB

Bandwidth

AIDA64 Memory Copy
85.5 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Read
89 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Write
83.2 GB/s

Gaming (1080p)

Counter-Strike 2
619 fps
F1 2024
280 fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
194 fps

Latency

AIDA64 Memory Latency
58.5 ns

Productivity

7-Zip Compression
128,500 MIPS
Handbrake 4K Encode
91.8 seconds

Use case fit

AMD Systems
97/100#2
Gaming
96/100#2

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