Buying Guide
The Best DDR5 RAM Kits
Six DDR5 kits compared on speed, CAS latency, capacity, voltage and memory profiles for AM5 and Intel builds.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
DDR5 speed and timing both matter, but the platform limits what a kit can reach. 6000MT/s at CL30 is the common target on AM5.
We compared six DDR5 kits. This is a research-based comparison built from maker specifications and retailer listings; we did not test these parts ourselves.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best All-Round
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL306000MT/s CL30 at 1.35V with both EXPO and XMP.
Best for: Most DDR5 builds.
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Solid Alternative
Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30FURY Beast offers 6000MT/s at CL30 with both EXPO and XMP profiles in a low-profile heatspreader.
Best for: Buyers who want tight cl30 timings.
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Worth Considering
Crucial Pro 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32Crucial Pro 6400 offers 6400MT/s at CL32 with both EXPO and XMP profiles, in a plain black finish.
Best for: Buyers who want both amd expo and intel xmp profiles.
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Well-Rounded Choice
Silicon Power Value 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30The Silicon Power Value kit offers 6000MT/s at CL30 and 1.35V.
Best for: Buyers who want tight cl30 timings.
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Best 64GB
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 CL3064GB at 6000MT/s CL30.
Best for: Creative work and heavy multitasking.
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Fastest
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL347200MT/s at CL34.
Best for: Intel boards that support high memory speeds.
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Our Picks
Best All-Round1 of 6
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
The Trident Z5 Neo RGB is a 6000MT/s CL30 kit at 1.35V with both EXPO and XMP profiles, so it sets up in one step on AM5 or Intel.
Best for
- Most DDR5 builds.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Crucial Pro 6400, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On CAS latency it ties with the FURY Beast, the SP Value DDR5 and the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB at CL30. It matches the FURY Beast, the Crucial Pro 6400, the SP Value DDR5 and the Delta RGB 7200 on capacity (32GB (2 sticks)). Like the FURY Beast and Crucial Pro 6400, it has EXPO and XMP profiles, while the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB uses EXPO profiles.
It also comes with timings of 30-38-38-96 and a matte black heatspreader. Enable the memory profile in the BIOS after installing it; without it, the kit runs at a slower default speed. It is a DDR5 kit for AM5, LGA1851 and DDR5 versions of LGA1700 boards; it does not fit DDR4 slots.
RGB heatspreaders are taller than plain ones, so check the clearance under a large tower cooler. Its price falls between the FURY Beast and the Delta RGB 7200, based on our last check.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL30
- Rated speed
- 6000MT/s
- Capacity
- 32GB (2 sticks)
- Voltage
- 1.35V
- Profiles
- EXPO and XMP
- RGB
- Yes
- Memory type
- DDR5
Pros
- Tight CL30 timings
- 6000MT/s, the usual sweet spot for AM5
- Both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
- Timings of 30-38-38-96
Cons
- Costs more than the Crucial Pro 6400 at the time of writing
Solid Alternative2 of 6
Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
FURY Beast offers 6000MT/s at CL30 with both EXPO and XMP profiles in a low-profile heatspreader.
Best for
- Buyers who want tight cl30 timings.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Crucial Pro 6400 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
On CAS latency it ties with the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the SP Value DDR5 and the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB at CL30. It matches the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the Crucial Pro 6400, the SP Value DDR5 and the Delta RGB 7200 on capacity (32GB (2 sticks)). Like the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and Crucial Pro 6400, it has EXPO and XMP profiles, while the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB uses EXPO profiles.
Enable the memory profile in the BIOS after installing it; without it, the kit runs at a slower default speed. It is a DDR5 kit for AM5, LGA1851 and DDR5 versions of LGA1700 boards; it does not fit DDR4 slots. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper SP Value DDR5 and the pricier Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL30
- Rated speed
- 6000MT/s
- Capacity
- 32GB (2 sticks)
- Profiles
- EXPO and XMP
- Low profile
- Yes
- Memory type
- DDR5
Pros
- Tight CL30 timings
- 6000MT/s, the usual sweet spot for AM5
- Both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
- Low-profile heatspreader that clears large air coolers
Cons
- Costs more than the Crucial Pro 6400 at the time of writing
Worth Considering3 of 6
Crucial Pro 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
Crucial Pro 6400 offers 6400MT/s at CL32 with both EXPO and XMP profiles, in a plain black finish.
Best for
- Buyers who want both amd expo and intel xmp profiles.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: cAS latency of CL32, behind the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 (CL30).
Why we like it
On CAS latency it sits mid-pack at CL32: the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 offers CL30, and the Delta RGB 7200 comes in at CL34. It matches the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the FURY Beast, the SP Value DDR5 and the Delta RGB 7200 on capacity (32GB (2 sticks)). Like the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and FURY Beast, it has EXPO and XMP profiles, while the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB uses EXPO profiles.
You also get Micron memory from Crucial's parent company. Enable the memory profile in the BIOS after installing it; without it, the kit runs at a slower default speed. It is a DDR5 kit for AM5, LGA1851 and DDR5 versions of LGA1700 boards; it does not fit DDR4 slots. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the SP Value DDR5 was the next step up.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL32
- Rated speed
- 6400MT/s
- Capacity
- 32GB (2 sticks)
- Profiles
- EXPO and XMP
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Colour
- Black
Pros
- Both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
- Micron memory from Crucial's parent company
- Plain black heatspreader
- CAS latency of CL32, ahead of the Delta RGB 7200
Cons
- CAS latency of CL32, behind the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 (CL30)
The catch
The main gap: CAS latency of CL32, behind the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 (CL30). If that matters, the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 offers CL30.
Well-Rounded Choice4 of 6
Silicon Power Value 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
The Silicon Power Value kit offers 6000MT/s at CL30 and 1.35V.
Best for
- Buyers who want tight cl30 timings.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Crucial Pro 6400, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
The maker doesn't state its profiles. It matches the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the FURY Beast and the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB on CAS latency (CL30). On capacity it ties with the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the FURY Beast, the Crucial Pro 6400 and the Delta RGB 7200 at 32GB (2 sticks).
It also offers a plain heatspreader and CL30 timings at a value-line name. Enable the memory profile in the BIOS after installing it; without it, the kit runs at a slower default speed. It is a DDR5 kit for AM5, LGA1851 and DDR5 versions of LGA1700 boards; it does not fit DDR4 slots. It was priced above the Crucial Pro 6400 and below the FURY Beast at the time of writing.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL30
- Rated speed
- 6000MT/s
- Capacity
- 32GB (2 sticks)
- Voltage
- 1.35V
- Memory type
- DDR5
Pros
- Tight CL30 timings
- 6000MT/s, the usual sweet spot for AM5
- Plain heatspreader
- CL30 timings at a value-line name
Cons
- Costs more than the Crucial Pro 6400 at the time of writing
Best 64GB5 of 6
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
The Trident Z5 Neo 64GB kit offers 6000MT/s at CL30 with EXPO, doubling capacity without losing speed.
Best for
- Creative work and heavy multitasking.
Skip if
- Skip it if rated speed matters most to you; the Delta RGB 7200 offers 7200MT/s.
Why we like it
On CAS latency it ties with the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the FURY Beast and the SP Value DDR5 at CL30. Nothing else here matches its 64GB (2 sticks) capacity; the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 comes closest at 32GB (2 sticks). No other pick in this guide offers EXPO profiles; compare the Crucial Pro 6400, which has EXPO and XMP profiles.
You also get timings of 30-40-40-96. Enable the memory profile in the BIOS after installing it; without it, the kit runs at a slower default speed. It is a DDR5 kit for AM5, LGA1851 and DDR5 versions of LGA1700 boards; it does not fit DDR4 slots. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Delta RGB 7200 and the rest.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL30
- Rated speed
- 6000MT/s
- Capacity
- 64GB (2 sticks)
- Voltage
- 1.4V
- Profiles
- EXPO
- Memory type
- DDR5
Pros
- Tight CL30 timings
- 6000MT/s, the usual sweet spot for AM5
- 64GB for heavy multitasking and creative work
- AMD EXPO profile for one-click setup on AM5
Cons
- Rated speed trails the Delta RGB 7200 (7200MT/s)
- Costs more than the Crucial Pro 6400 at the time of writing
The catch
The trade-off is rated speed; for more, the Delta RGB 7200 offers 7200MT/s.
Fastest6 of 6
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34
The Delta RGB 7200 kit offers 7200MT/s at CL34 with XMP, the fastest pairing of speed and timing here.
Best for
- Intel boards that support high memory speeds.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: xMP profile only, so AM5 boards may need manual timings.
Why we like it
On CAS latency it trails the group at CL34, while the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 offers CL30. Its 7200MT/s rated speed is the fastest here; the Crucial Pro 6400 comes next at 6400MT/s. It matches the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the FURY Beast, the Crucial Pro 6400 and the SP Value DDR5 on capacity (32GB (2 sticks)).
No other pick in this guide offers XMP profiles; compare the Crucial Pro 6400, which has EXPO and XMP profiles. You also get SK Hynix A-die memory and XMP 3.0 tuning for Intel 600 and 700 series boards. Enable the memory profile in the BIOS after installing it; without it, the kit runs at a slower default speed. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and the pricier Trident Z5 Neo 64GB, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL34
- Rated speed
- 7200MT/s
- Capacity
- 32GB (2 sticks)
- Profiles
- XMP
- RGB
- Yes
- Memory type
- DDR5
Pros
- 7200MT/s rating for Intel builds tuned for speed
- SK Hynix A-die memory
- XMP 3.0 tuning for Intel 600 and 700 series boards
- XMP profiles, the only one here
Cons
- XMP profile only, so AM5 boards may need manual timings
- CAS latency trails the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 (CL30)
- Capacity trails the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB (64GB (2 sticks))
The catch
The trade-off is CAS latency; for more, the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 offers CL30.
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We set side by side six kits on CAS latency, rated speed, capacity and voltage as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 4 of the 7 fields compared are stated for every pick, while voltage and profiles have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 to the Delta RGB 7200, state CAS latency, rated speed and capacity and share DDR5 memory type.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The FURY Beast, the Crucial Pro 6400 and the Delta RGB 7200 give no voltage; the SP Value DDR5 gives no profiles.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Crucial Pro 6400 ($500 to $1000) to the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in a DDR5 RAM
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
CAS latency
Here CAS latency runs from CL34 on the Delta RGB 7200 to CL30 on the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, a 12% spread. For less, the FURY Beast is the runner-up at CL30.
How much rated speed you need
The Delta RGB 7200 tops rated speed at 7200MT/s and the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB sits lowest at 6000MT/s. The Crucial Pro 6400 comes second at 6400MT/s, in the same price tier as the Delta RGB 7200.
Memory modules installed in a motherboard's DIMM slots How much capacity you need
Across these 6 picks capacity spans 32GB (2 sticks) (the Delta RGB 7200) to 64GB (2 sticks) (the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB). Start with the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB if capacity decides it.
Profiles
The Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, the FURY Beast and the Crucial Pro 6400 list EXPO and XMP; the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB lists EXPO; the Delta RGB 7200 lists XMP.
RGB
The Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and the Delta RGB 7200 have it. Sort out RGB before price: it splits 2 stated picks into groups of 2.
How to Choose a DDR5 RAM
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most DDR5 builds | Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 | 6000MT/s CL30 at 1.35V with both EXPO and XMP |
| Creative work and heavy multitasking | Trident Z5 Neo 64GB | 64GB at 6000MT/s CL30 |
| Intel boards that support high memory speeds | Delta RGB 7200 | 7200MT/s at CL34 |
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Key specs side by side
The Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 leads on CAS latency at CL30, ahead of the FURY Beast at CL30. "Not listed" marks voltage where the FURY Beast, the Crucial Pro 6400 and the Delta RGB 7200 leave the figure out.
| Kit | CAS latency | Rated speed | Capacity | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 | CL30 | 6000MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | 1.35V |
| FURY Beast | CL30 | 6000MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | Not listed |
| Crucial Pro 6400 | CL32 | 6400MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | Not listed |
| SP Value DDR5 | CL30 | 6000MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | 1.35V |
| Trident Z5 Neo 64GB | CL30 | 6000MT/s | 64GB (2 sticks) | 1.4V |
| Delta RGB 7200 | CL34 | 7200MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Crucial Pro 6400, sat in the $500 to $1000 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB at $1000 to $1500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Kits |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | Crucial Pro 6400, SP Value DDR5, FURY Beast, Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30, Delta RGB 7200 |
| About $1000 to $1500 | Trident Z5 Neo 64GB |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the fastest rated speed: the Delta RGB 7200 or the Crucial Pro 6400?
Between the top two, it is 7200MT/s on the Delta RGB 7200 against 6400MT/s on the Crucial Pro 6400, a 13% difference. The spread runs down to the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB at 6000MT/s.
How does the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 compare with the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB on capacity?
The Trident Z5 Neo 64GB leads at 64GB (2 sticks), with the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 at 32GB (2 sticks).
Is the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB worth paying more than the Crucial Pro 6400?
What it brings is CAS latency (CL30 against CL32) and capacity (64GB (2 sticks) against 32GB (2 sticks)). It does not win everywhere: the Crucial Pro 6400 still leads on rated speed (6400MT/s). The Crucial Pro 6400 sat in the $500 to $1000 tier and the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB in the $1000 to $1500 tier when we checked, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if CAS latency and capacity decide your purchase.
What makes the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 the Best All-Round?
It carries the badge for 6000MT/s CL30 at 1.35V with both EXPO and XMP. It gives up rated speed (6000MT/s against 6400MT/s) to the Crucial Pro 6400, the cheapest pick. It is aimed at most DDR5 builds.
Do the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB differ on voltage?
The Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and the SP Value DDR5 use 1.35V; the Trident Z5 Neo 64GB uses 1.4V. The makers of the FURY Beast, the Crucial Pro 6400 and the Delta RGB 7200 don't state voltage, so 3 of 6 picks are covered here.
Beyond the specs, what sets the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and the FURY Beast apart?
The Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30: timings of 30-38-38-96. The FURY Beast: a plain heatspreader with no lighting. The Crucial Pro 6400: Micron memory from Crucial's parent company.
Bottom Line
The Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 suits most builds. The Trident Z5 Neo 64GB doubles capacity, and the Delta RGB 7200 suits Intel boards that support it.
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