Kingston ValueRAM
Kingston
78 Overall Score
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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5-6400
G.Skill
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston ValueRAM
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5-6400
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this G.Skill DDR5 RAM, praising its out-of-the-box performance and easy XMP overclocking to 6000 MHz on various motherboards. The memory is stable, with no errors reported, and is seen as a cost-effective entry into DDR5. Some users noted initial boot times due to RAM training and the high price of DDR5, but overall the product is well-regarded.
Pros
- Easy XMP overclocking
- Stable at advertised speeds
- Cost-effective DDR5 entry
- Works with various motherboards
- Reliable brand with good support
Cons
- High DDR5 price
- Initial boot time due to RAM training
- Speed drop with multiple DIMMs
Performance 6
Overclocking 5
Stability 4
Value for money 3
Price 2
Boot time 1
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Specifications
| Kingston ValueRAM | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | RDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16★ | 32 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-36 | 32-39-39-102 |
| Voltage | 1.100000023841858★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✓★ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 3.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston ValueRAM
- Strong latency (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Strong speed (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5-6400
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Kingston ValueRAM0.117score per dollar
vs
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5-64000.053score per dollar
Kingston ValueRAM offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Ripjaws S5
Scores 95 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 15 specs.
