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Review Summary
The G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 is an AMD platform kit that caters to PC builders who are building a PC where they can’t afford to spend a lot of money and just want an entry-level PC build. If you’re building a PC with a limited budget on hand then this RAM is for you.
Hours Tested: 4
Overall
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Performance - 8/10
8/10
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Features - 7/10
7/10
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Design - 7/10
7/10
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Value - 9/10
9/10
Pros
- Entry Level DDR5 RAM
- Cheaper side of things
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Small Form Factor
- Excellent for mid-range PCs
Cons
- Doesn’t come with RGB so very little aesthetic appeal
- Only One EXPO
G.SKILL has gained a lot of traction in recent years. Starting as a Memory manufacturer, the Taipei-based company has dabbled and ventured into developing PC accessories. It produces gaming headsets, mice, mechanical keyboards, SSDs, AIO coolers, and peripherals.
Today, I will review the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30. The Flare X product lineup is for people who are a bit budget-conscious and don’t want to sacrifice performance either. It has undergone a name change and is currently known as Flare X5 to showcase its compatibility with the DDR5 platform. This Memory Kit has been specifically designed for the first Gen of Ryzen 7000 processors, which support DDR5.
We have also tested the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30, which is the Intel-only variant of the kit.
Key Takeaways
- The G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 is a budget RAM that will attract entry and Range PC builders.
- You should buy the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 if you are looking to build an entry-level DDR5 and don’t want to break the bank either.
- Don’t buy the
- the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 if you’re looking for a high-end premium RAM that has a lot of aesthetic appeal.
Here are the key specifications
| Tested Frequency | 6000MHz |
| Tested Latency | CL30 |
| RGB | No |
| Color | Black |
| Memory Voltage | 1.350V |
| Rated Frequency | 4800MHz |
| EXPO | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
I will be testing the 2×16 GB 6000 MHz kit which is the fastest offering by G.SKILL in this product lineup. It comes with the 32-38-38-96 timings at 1.35 V.
How Is The G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 Different?
The G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 is the top-end offering of its budget Flare X5 product lineup. While the aesthetic vibe of the RAM isn’t great, it doesn’t lag in performance. If you want a RAM that comes cheap and gives you decent performance as well, then this RAM is the option that you should choose.
Packing Box
The Memory Kit ships out in the same color cardboard box as its color. The package has the company logo on the left and the product lineup on the right. The back of the box contains the info about the actual memory on a sticker.
The following contents are provided:
- 2x DIMM Modules
Design
G.SKILL ships out the Memory kit in Black with a large heatsink. Since these are for budget gamers, there is no RGB diffuser on top and the heatsink just covers the whole length of the RAM, making sure that it performs well.
The memory kits are available in speeds as follows:
- 5200 MT/s with CAS 40
- 5600 MT/s with CAS 30
- 6000 MT/s with CAS 32
They are available in capacities as follows:
- 2x16GB
- 2x24GB
- 2x32GB
The back of the RAM contains the sticker which contains the information about the memory module as I mentioned above.
Test Build
I have tested the kit on the MSI MEG X670E ACE motherboard.
We are using the mentioned configuration for RAM testing:
- CPU Cooler: DeepCool Mystique 360
- Memory: G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30
- CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D [Auto, Stock]
- Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E ACE
- GPU: Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC
- Storage for OS: Western Digital SN850 Black 500GB NVMe SSD
- Storage for Software: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB Gen4x4 NVMe SSD
- Storage for Games: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 4TB Gen4x4 NVMe SSD
- Power Supply: Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.0 Platinum
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro Build 22H2, Build 22621
The following software has been used for the testing:
- AIDA64 Engineer
- Cinebench R23
You can see the CPU-Z Screenshot below. The data that we can see is that the kits appear to be in a dual-channel configuration. CPU-Z confirms that the memory kit is operating at 6000 MHz, at 30-38-38, timings.
Test Results
This is the Third kit operating at 6000 MT/s. The other two kits that we have:
- G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL30 (AMD EXPO)
- Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL30 (AMD EXPO)
Will be comparing the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 with these two.
Let’s start with the AIDA64 results.
As you can see, it performs decently in all benchmarks. However, it lags behind the other Memory Kits, but then again they cost more too. If you compare the cost of the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 it performs okay.
In the Cinebench R23 CPU benchmark, it performs considerably better, scoring 3 more points than the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL30. Although that falls under the margin of error.
Nonetheless, just goes to show that despite its cheap price tag it doesn’t lag that far behind.
Should You Buy It?
Buy It If
✅ You are low on budget and don’t want to compromise on performance: Well this pretty much explains it. However, the kit performs decently in all the benchmarks that we performed.
✅ Not an RGB lover: If you care more about the performance of your components and not about their aesthetic value, then make sure you buy this RAM.
Don’t Buy It If
❌ You have more budget that you can allocate for your RAM: If you want a more premium and high-performing RAM, then there are better options available in the market.
My Thoughts
If you are in the market with a limited budget then the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 is a very good option that you can buy and utilize in your PC build. It’s on the cheaper side and it doesn’t disappoint at all. If you want entry-level DDR5 RAM then go for this and it will serve your needs pretty well.
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