G.Skill Ripjaws S5
Resumen
The 30-Second Version
Fast single stick of DDR5 at 6000 MT/s with dual XMP/EXPO support. Speed is a standout, but you're paying a lot for one 16GB module with no dual-channel benefit. Only worth it if you're matching an existing stick or need the low-profile design.
Pros & Cons
Ventajas
- 6000 MT/s speed lands in the 88th percentile, a genuine standout. 88th
- Supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, so platform flexibility is built in. 75th
- Low-profile 33mm heat spreader fits under chunky CPU coolers.
- Matte black design is clean and understated, no RGB nonsense.
Desventajas
- Single 16GB stick means no dual-channel bandwidth out of the box.
- CL36 latency is good but not great compared to tighter kits.
- Capacity sits at 46th percentile, middle of the pack at best.
- Social proof is nearly nonexistent, with only 3 reviews and a 3/5 rating.
Las pruebas
Performance
6000 MT/s is a solid sweet spot for DDR5, and CL36 at 1.35V is respectable. The 36-36-36-96 timings aren't the tightest we've seen, but they're far from loose. In our database, the speed ranking puts this module ahead of most of the pack, while latency is well above average. For gaming and general multitasking, this stick will keep up fine. Just remember: one stick means single-channel operation, which can cost you meaningful performance in memory-sensitive workloads compared to a dual-channel kit.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 16384 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 6000 |
| CAS Latency | 36 |
| Timings | 36-36-36-96 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
Stacked against the competition, the Ripjaws S5 has a speed advantage over many budget kits, but it gets outclassed on value. The Kingston Fury Renegade and Corsair Vengeance RGB kits both offer dual-channel configurations with tighter timings, and the Crucial Pro Overclocking kit gives you more capacity for the money. The Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT and KLEVV CRAS V also bring stronger feature sets. The Ripjaws S5 wins on low-profile simplicity and dual XMP/EXPO support, but that's about it.
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEK2-64 | Corsair Vengeance CMK64GX5M2B6000Z30 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED532G6400HC32ADC01 | ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 6000 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL36 | CL32 | CL30 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Valoración social | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | 87.7 | 61.8 | 75.3 | 45.4 | 2.3 | 40 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEK2-64 Compare | 94.8 | 75 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 85.6 | 5.1 |
| Corsair Vengeance CMK64GX5M2B6000Z30 Compare | 87.7 | 75 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 6.9 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.8 | 75 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 85.6 | 28 |
| Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED532G6400HC32ADC01 Compare | 94.8 | 75 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 92.3 | 23.3 |
| ADATA Lancer Blade RGB AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABRBK Compare | 87.7 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 97.8 | 15.9 |
Precio
Value & Pricing
Here's the problem: this single stick is listed at $290 USD in the US, and prices in other currencies look equally rough. For that kind of money, you can often find a 32GB dual-channel kit with similar or better specs. The affordability percentile sits at 40th, which is mediocre. Unless you specifically need a single 16GB module to match an existing stick, the value proposition is hard to defend.
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Overview
The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 is a single 16GB stick of DDR5 running at 6000 MT/s with CL36 timings. It's a no-frills module with a low-profile matte black heat spreader, and it supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO. That dual-profile support is genuinely handy if you're not sure which platform you'll end up on.
Speed-wise, this thing sits in the 88th percentile in our database. That's a standout. Latency lands at 75th percentile, which is strong but not mind-blowing. The catch? It's a single stick, so you're leaving dual-channel bandwidth on the table unless you buy a second one.
Common Questions
Q: Will this work with both Intel and AMD systems?
Yes. It supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles, so you can enable the rated 6000 MT/s speed on either platform as long as your motherboard supports it.
Q: Should I buy one stick now and add another later?
You can, but you'll run in single-channel mode until you add the second stick. For best performance, especially in gaming, a matched dual-channel kit from the start is usually the smarter move.
Q: Will the heat spreader clear a large CPU cooler?
The 33mm low-profile heat spreader is designed to fit under most large air coolers and in compact cases, so clearance shouldn't be an issue in the vast majority of builds.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you're building a new system from scratch. You'll get far better performance per dollar from a 32GB dual-channel kit. Also skip it if you need lots of RAM for heavy productivity or server work, since a single 16GB stick at this price is a poor foundation for that.
Verdict
This is a decent stick of RAM for someone who already owns one and wants to add a second, or for a compact build where clearance matters. But as a standalone purchase, it's a tough sell. The speed is there, the latency is fine, but the single-channel limitation and the price make it hard to recommend over dual-channel kits that cost about the same.
