G.Skill Flare X5 64GB DDR5-6000
G.Skill
95 Overall Score
vs
HP SmartMemory 32GB DDR4-2933
HP
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Flare X5 64GB DDR5-6000
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Performance 8
Compatibility 6
Ease of setup 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Speed 3
HP SmartMemory 32GB DDR4-2933
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill Flare X5 | HP SmartMemory | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | RDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | — | Dual Rank |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 28 | 21★ |
| Timings | 28-36-36-96 | 21-21-21 |
| Voltage | 1.399999976158142 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| 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
HP SmartMemory 32GB DDR4-2933
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
- Below average latency (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Flare X5
Scores 95 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
