G.Skill Flare X5 64GB DDR5-6000
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Flare X5 64GB DDR5-6000
Overwhelmingly positive feedback with all 8 reviews being 5 stars. Users praise the 6000 MT/s speed and low CAS 28 latency as ideal for AMD Ryzen builds, particularly the 9800X3D and 9900X. Multiple verified buyers report flawless operation with EXPO profiles and compatibility across MSI, ASUS, and mini-ITX boards. The only minor downside mentioned is the price being high, but reviewers agree it performs exactly as advertised.
Pros
- 6000 MT/s sweet spot for Ryzen
- Low CAS 28 latency
- Flawless EXPO compatibility
- Immediate boot and stability
- Works with high-end AMD builds
Cons
- Expensive price point
- Requires proper EXPO profile selection
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
The CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4 3600 RAM is generally well-regarded for its compatibility with AMD Ryzen systems, especially X570 and B550 chipsets, though some users report needing to manually enable XMP in BIOS to reach advertised speeds. A few users experienced issues with specific motherboards not on the QVL, but most found it works with slight voltage adjustments. The RAM is not recommended for removal of its heatsink as it is not designed for that.
Pros
- Compatible with AMD Ryzen systems
- Works on X570 and B550 chipsets
- Supports XMP for advertised speeds
- Good for 24/7 operation with slight voltage tweaks
Cons
- Not on QVL for some motherboards
- Requires manual XMP enabling in BIOS
- Heatsink removal not recommended
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Flare X5 | Corsair Vengeance LPX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 28 | 18★ |
| Timings | 28-36-36-96 | 18-22-22-42 |
| Voltage | 1.399999976158142 | 1.350000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | AMD EXPO | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Flare X5 64GB DDR5-6000
- Strong latency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 15 specs.
