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Review Summary
The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 is for AMD enthusiasts with a little bit of budget constraint and don’t want to compromise that much on performance either. It looks great, performs well, and doesn’t cost as much as some of the competition. One of the best well-rounded RAMs in the market right now.
Hours Tested: 4
Overall
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Performance - 8.5/10
8.5/10
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Design - 9/10
9/10
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Features - 8/10
8/10
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Value - 8/10
8/10
Pros
- Great aesthetic design
- Doesn’t compromise on performance
- Well rounded product
Cons
- Price
With so much competition in the RAM department, G.SKILL has truly stepped up their game. They have come up with products to cater to all types of consumers in the market. From Premium to Budget range, they boast a versatile inventory.
This time, I am reviewing the mid-range G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30. The RAM kit comes to the market with support for the AMD Ryzen Processors and hence comes with EXPO.
When AMD chose to launch newer processors and provide support for the newer DDR5 platform, there weren’t many options to choose from regarding RAM kits. Now there are more and this Memory kit is here to give a tough time to the competition.
So without waiting further, let’s dive straight into the review!
We have also tested and reviewed the G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-6600 CL34 Kit – it is very similar to the Neo variant except that it supports XMP profiles instead of EXPO.
Key Takeaways
- The G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 is a well-rounded RAM that not only performs great but also doesn’t lag in the aesthetics department.
- You should buy the G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 if you are looking for a price-performance product and don’t want to break the bank either.
- The only reason to skip the Trident Z5 Neo RGB is if your current DDR5 kit works great with AMD builds.
Here are the key specifications
| Tested Frequency | 6000MHz |
| Tested Latency | CL30 |
| RGB | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Memory Voltage | 1.350V |
| Rated Frequency | 4800MHz |
| XMP | Yes |
| EXPO | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
I will be testing the 2×16 GB 6000 MHz kit as AMD claims that 6000 MHz is the sweet spot for its 7000 series processors. It comes with the 30-38-38-96 timings at 1.35 V.
How Is The G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 Different?
It’s a tough competition with so many DDR5 RAM options right now. However, there aren’t more well-rounded Memory kits than G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30. It has the juice under the hood to push your PC to the limit and dish performance at a high level. While doing all that, it doesn’t disappoint in the aesthetics department either. If you want the best of both worlds, then this RAM should be considered.
Packing Box
G.SKILL ships out the RAM kit in a black and red card box. You can see the G.SKILL logo on the top left and the name of the product on the bottom left. Just like the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL32, 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 this Memory Kit in black as well, just like the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000, However, the difference is that it comes with an RGB diffuser covering the whole length of the RAM making sure that it looks good once you install it in your PC.
The memory kits are available in speeds as follows:
- 5600 MT/s with CAS 30
- 6000 MT/s with CAS 30
- 6400 MT/s with CAS 32
They are available in capacities as follows:
- 2x16GB
- 2x24GB
- 2x32GB
- 2x48GB
This RAM kit also comes with a sticker at the back containing info about the product. Something G.SKILL likes to do with all its RAM products.
Test Build
Below you can check the RGB lighting of the Trident Z5 Neo RGB in action:
We are using the mentioned configuration for RAM testing:
- CPU Cooler: DeepCool Mystique 360
- Memory: G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo RGB 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 4800 MHz, at 36-40-42-30, timings. Nonetheless, the rest of the tests we did were with EXPO mode at 6000 MHz.
Test Results
This is the Third kit operating at 6000 MT/s. The other two kits that we have:
- G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL32 (AMD EXPO)
- Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL30 (AMD EXPO)
Let’s start with the AIDA64 benchmark results. It performs pretty decently, lagging only behind the much more expensive Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL30. But it comes out ahead of the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL32.
In the Cinebench R23 CPU benchmark, it lags behind the other two and is beaten by 3 points by the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 2x 16GB @6000 CL30. It might perform a bit differently in other PC configurations, but it will return a similar score.
Should You Buy It?
Buy It If
✅ You want an overall well-rounded RAM: If you are a bit on the lower side in terms of budget but still want to buy an overall well-rounded RAM, that not only performs well but looks good too, then this RAM is for you!
✅ An RGB lover: If you like your memory kits to come with RGB and you want performance and as well as aesthetics in your build, then make sure you buy this RAM.
Don’t Buy It If
❌ You’re already using an AMD DDR5 kit: Given how flawlessly the Trident Z5 Neo RGB performs – the only people I wouldn’t recommend this kit to are those who are already rocking an EXPO-supported DDR5 kit.
My Thoughts
If you want a RAM that has RGB and also doesn’t compromise on the performance, there isn’t a better choice than this one.
It’s a pure price-to-performance product and it does look good when it’s up and running on your PC. If you want more performance, then make sure you have deep pockets, because they will cost more.
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