G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-5600
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 (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong feature (75th percentile) 75th
- 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 Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK | Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 5600 | 6400 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 |
| Cas Latency | CL36 | CL32 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 | CL32 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Flare X5 | 77.4 | 74.8 | 71 | 45.3 | 67.2 | 41.2 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 7.6 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 97.8 | 6.8 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 74.8 | 87.7 | 70.9 | 85.6 | 28 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK Compare | 87.4 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 85.6 | 8.3 |
| Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 Compare | 94.7 | 74.8 | 87.7 | 70.9 | 92.3 | 23.2 |
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations27
Flare X5Black£168Flare X5Black£342Flare X5Black£599Flare X5Black£640Flare X5Black£821Flare X5Matte Black£835Flare X5Matte Black£881Flare X5White£1,000Flare X5Black£1,270
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