G.Skill Flare X5

★★★★★ 4.7 (1,484)

Optimized for AMD platforms with EXPO support, this 32GB kit hits 6000 MT/s at CL36 timings and a 1.35V operating voltage for straightforward performance tuning. Its low-profile heat spreader ensures broad cooler compatibility, making it a practical choice for compact builds. This memory is best for AMD system builders seeking a stable, high-speed DDR5 kit for gaming without paying for tighter timings.

Capacity 32GB
Kit 2 x 16GB
Memory DDR5
Speed 6000 MT/s
CAS Latency CL36
Form Factor UDIMM
G.Skill Flare X5 ram
82 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
  • Strong speed (87th percentile) 87th
  • Strong latency (75th percentile) 75th
  • Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd

Cons

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '22: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '23: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 4.8★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review3212111161Q4 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 87.4
Feature 72.9
Latency 74.9
Capacity 70.9
Social Proof 93.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR5
Form Factor UDIMM
Total Capacity 32768
Modules 2
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

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 32GB 64GB 64GB 32GB 64GB 32GB
Kit 2 x 16GB 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 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 SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial Proof
G.Skill Flare X5 87.472.974.970.993.4
Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare 94.78787.589.993.4
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare 94.78787.589.998.2
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.772.987.570.987.7
KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare 87.48787.589.987.7
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare 99.698.697.770.978

Price

Value & Pricing

From $510 2 offers across 1 retailer

Price History

New Kit
$350 $400 $450 $500 $550 Jun 10Jul 7Nov 2 $510

Usage Scores

Overall (81.5)Budget (83.7)Gaming (86.9)Laptop (58.8)Server (37.1)Workstation (83.6)

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