G.Skill
G.Skill
89 Overall Score
vs
Timetec
Timetec
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 DDR5 RAM, praising its out-of-the-box performance and easy XMP overclocking to 6000 MHz on both Intel and AMD platforms. A few noted initial boot delays due to memory training on AM5 and the need to manually de-rate speeds for very high capacity (192GB) configurations. Overall, it's seen as a reliable, cost-effective entry into DDR5, with minor caveats about price and setup complexity.
Pros
- Easy XMP overclocking
- Stable at advertised speeds
- Works on Intel and AMD
- Low-profile design
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Initial boot delay on AM5
- Manual speed reduction for high capacity
- High price for new tech
- No RGB option
Performance 6
Compatibility 5
Ease of overclocking 4
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Price 2
Timetec
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| G.Skill | Timetec | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 30 | 22★ |
| Timings | 30-40-40-96 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | — |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Timetec
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill
No current pricing available
Timetec
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
