G.Skill Flare X5
This 16GB DDR5 kit runs at 5600 MT/s with CL36 timings and includes AMD EXPO profiles for one-click overclocking on Ryzen platforms. Its low-profile matte black heat spreader ensures broad cooler compatibility, and the 1.20V operating voltage keeps power draw and thermals in check. This memory is best for budget-conscious AMD system builders who need reliable dual-channel performance for 1080p gaming.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR5
Speed 5600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL36
Form Factor UDIMM
67 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong speed (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong latency (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 5600 |
| CAS Latency | 36 |
| Timings | 36-36-36-89 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | AMD EXPO |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Flare X5 | Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 | Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 | Team Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB FF9D548G8000HC38EDC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 48GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 24GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 5600 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 8200 | 8000 |
| Cas Latency | CL36 | CL32 | CL28 | CL32 | CL38 | CL38 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Flare X5 | 77.5 | 73 | 70.7 | 45.2 | 67.3 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 85.6 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 97.2 | 70.9 | 77.2 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 73 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 85.6 |
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare | 99.6 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 70.9 | 74.1 |
| Team Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB FF9D548G8000HC38EDC01 Compare | 99.2 | 99.4 | 95.3 | 84.5 | 66.4 |
Price
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Other Configurations27
F5-6000J3038F8GH1-FX5BlackCA$200Flare X5BlackCA$360Flare X5BlackCA$360Flare X5BlackCA$680Flare X5Matte BlackCA$680Flare X5BlackCA$720F5-6000J3038F16GX2-FX5BlackCA$780Flare X5BlackCA$809Flare X5BlackCA$879
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F5-5600J3636D32GX2-FX5BlackCA$910Flare X5Matte BlackCA$1,117Flare X5BlackCA$1,162Flare X5WhiteCA$1,170Flare X5BlackCA$1,265Flare X5BlackCA$1,330Flare X5BlackCA$1,370Flare X5BlackCA$1,970Flare X5Matte BlackCA$2,387F5-6000J3036F48GX2-FX5BlackCA$3,511F5-6000J3444F64GX2-FX5BlackCA$3,640Flare X5BlackCA$3,660Flare X5BlackCA$5,787Flare X5Matte BlackCA$6,115Flare X5Matte BlackFlare X5Matte BlackG.SkillMatte BlackFlare X5Matte Black
