G.Skill Flare X5
Operating at 6000 MT/s with CL36 timings, this single 16GB stick delivers the bandwidth needed for modern AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 platforms. Its low-profile heat spreader ensures compatibility with large air coolers, making it a practical choice for compact builds. This kit is best for budget-conscious gamers seeking a straightforward path to DDR5 speeds without paying for tighter timings.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong speed (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong latency (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
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.
- Q4 202633/100
Buyers in this period found the product functional but overpriced, with one unit failing within three months and costly RMA shipping adding to the frustration.
- Product failed in under three months; RMA shipping fees required despite premium price.
- Price considered ridiculously expensive, with perceived greed in pricing.
- Product works, but bundle lacks second stick and value questioned.
- Q3 202688/100
Buyers in this period found the RAM affordable and functional, especially as part of CPU/motherboard bundles. One noted a price increase from previous years but still considered it good value. A tip about enabling BIOS for 6000MHz speed was shared.
- Works as intended, no issues reported; reliable for the price.
- Great value when bundled with CPU and motherboard, especially at Microcenter.
- Price has risen from $100 a year or two ago, but still competitive in current market.
- Requires BIOS setting to run at 6000MHz; otherwise defaults to 4800MHz.
Based on 9 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 | 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 | AMD EXPO, Intel XMP 3.0 |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Flare X5 | Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 | Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB LD5U16G64C32BR-RGD | V-Color Manta XSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 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 | CL28 | CL32 | CL32 | CL28 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Flare X5 | 87.4 | 60.5 | 74.9 | 45.2 | 93.4 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade KF564C32RWAK2-32 Compare | 94.7 | 87 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 87.7 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 Compare | 87.4 | 87 | 97.2 | 70.9 | 80.6 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 87.7 |
| Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB LD5U16G64C32BR-RGD Compare | 94.7 | 99.4 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 83.4 |
| V-Color Manta XSky Compare | 87.4 | 72.9 | 97.2 | 70.9 | 72.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Micro Center 1 offer From $270
Amazon 1 offer From $270
Price History
Usage Scores
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