G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 Black
A 32GB dual-channel kit running at 5200 MT/s with CL40 timings at a low 1.10V provides a stable entry into the DDR5 ecosystem for new platforms. Its dual compatibility with Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles, combined with a low-profile matte black heat spreader, ensures broad build fitment without clearance issues. This kit is best for budget-conscious system builders and general workstation users who need 32GB of capacity for multitasking and productivity over extreme overclocking.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong feature (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong speed (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong capacity (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average latency (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202688/100
Buyers report the RAM works reliably with XMP/EXPO on many motherboards, praising low profile and good value. A few mention speed limits or initial research needed.
- Works out of the box with XMP/EXPO on various Intel and AMD boards.
- Low profile design fits large air coolers like Noctua NH-D15.
- Good value, affordable, and performs at advertised speeds.
- Some users could not reach max rated speed; one reported a defective module.
- Q1 2023100/100
Buyers report RAM works at stated speeds on Z790 and AM5 platforms after initial training. One notes high early-adopter price.
- RAM runs at advertised 6000 speed with XMP enabled.
- Initial boot may take 5-20 minutes for RAM training on AM5.
- One buyer disappointed by high initial price for new technology.
- No errors reported; memory testing passed.
Based on 34 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 32768 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 16384 |
| Pins | 288 |
| Rank | Non-ECC |
Performance
| Speed | 5200 |
| CAS Latency | 40 |
| Timings | 40-40-40-83 |
| Voltage | 1.1 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 | KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 32GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 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 | 5200 | 6400 | 6400 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL40 | CL32 | CL32 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | 71.4 | 74.8 | 28.3 | 70.9 | 45.8 | 80.5 | 22.6 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 89.9 | 89.5 | 92.3 | 7.5 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 89.9 | 97.2 | 97.8 | 6.8 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 77.4 | 85.6 | 28.1 |
| Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 Compare | 94.7 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 89.5 | 92.3 | 23.4 |
| KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G Compare | 87.4 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 89.5 | 85.6 | 25 |
Usage Scores
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