G.Skill Ripjaws S5
A 64GB dual-channel kit running at 6000 MT/s with tight CL30 timings delivers strong bandwidth for memory-intensive tasks without excessive voltage at 1.40V. The low-profile heat spreader fits under large air coolers, and Intel XMP 3.0 makes setup straightforward on supported platforms. This kit suits budget-conscious workstation users and gamers who need high capacity for 4K video editing, 3D rendering, or heavily modded titles.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong capacity (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong latency (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong speed (87th percentile) 87th
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.
- Q1 202688/100
Buyers report the RAM works reliably at advertised speeds with XMP/EXPO, praising low profile and value. A few mention speed limitations or initial research needed.
- Works out of the box with XMP/EXPO on various motherboards.
- Low profile design fits large air coolers like Noctua NH-D15.
- Good value and performance, often with Hynix chips and overclocking headroom.
- Some users could not reach max rated speed (e.g., 6400) or had stability issues.
- Q1 2023100/100
Buyers report RAM works at stated speeds with XMP, but note long initial boot times on AM5 and high early-adopter pricing.
- RAM runs at advertised 6000 speed with XMP enabled on Z790 and AM5.
- Initial boot times on AM5 can be 5-20 minutes due to RAM training.
- Some buyers disappointed by high price for new cutting-edge technology.
- Memory tested with zero errors; reliable out of the box.
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 | 65536 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 32768 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 6000 |
| CAS Latency | 30 |
| Timings | 30-40-40-96 |
| Voltage | 1.4 |
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 | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J | Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 32GB | 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 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 8200 |
| Cas Latency | CL30 | 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 | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | 87.4 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 46.8 | 87.7 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 87 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 90.1 | 93.4 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 87 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.3 | 98.2 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 78.7 | 87.7 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare | 87.4 | 87 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 97.3 | 87.7 |
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare | 99.6 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 70.9 | 0 | 78 |
Price
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