G.Skill Flare X5
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 (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd
- 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 KD5BGUA80-60A300J | Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8200 |
| Cas Latency | CL36 | CL32 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 | CL38 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Flare X5 | 77.5 | 73 | 70.7 | 45.2 | 67.3 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 92.3 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.8 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 73 | 87.5 | 71 | 85.6 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 85.6 |
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare | 99.6 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 71 | 74.1 |
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations27
F5-6000J3038F8GH1-FX5BlackMX$3,395Flare X5BlackMX$6,898F5-6000J3038F16GX2-FX5BlackMX$8,988Flare X5BlackMX$11,341Flare X5Matte BlackMX$12,024Flare X5BlackMX$13,330Flare X5Matte BlackMX$17,304Flare X5WhiteMX$19,823Flare X5BlackMX$21,927
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F5-5600J3636D32GX2-FX5BlackMX$24,643Flare X5Matte BlackMX$25,197F5-6000J3036F48GX2-FX5BlackMX$33,305Flare X5Matte BlackMX$70,830F5-6000J3444F64GX2-FX5BlackMX$98,907Flare X5BlackMX$140,995Flare X5Matte BlackFlare X5BlackFlare X5BlackFlare X5BlackFlare X5BlackFlare X5BlackFlare X5Matte BlackG.SkillMatte BlackFlare X5BlackFlare X5BlackFlare X5Matte BlackFlare X5Black
