The Best RAM for the Intel Core i5-13600K

On CAS latency it ties with the Crucial Pro 6400 at CL32. Like the Delta RGB 7200 and T-Force Vulcan, it has XMP profiles, while the Crucial Pro 6400 uses EXPO and XMP profiles. It also comes with Kingston's infrared RGB syncing.

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. 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.

On CAS latency it ties with the FURY Renegade RGB at CL32. On rated speed it ties with the FURY Renegade RGB at 6400MT/s. Like the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and Crucial Pro 6000, it has EXPO and XMP profiles, while the T-Force Vulcan uses XMP 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. On price it sat second of 6, between the cheaper T-Force Vulcan and the pricier Crucial Pro 6000, at the time of writing.

On CAS latency it sits mid-pack at CL34: the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 offers CL30, and the T-Force Vulcan comes in at CL38. Nothing else here matches its 7200MT/s rated speed; the FURY Renegade RGB comes closest at 6400MT/s. Like the FURY Renegade RGB and T-Force Vulcan, it has XMP profiles, while the Crucial Pro 6000 uses EXPO and XMP profiles.

It also offers 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. 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 Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and the FURY Renegade RGB, based on our last check.

Its CL30 CAS latency is the tightest here; the FURY Renegade RGB comes next at CL32. On rated speed it ties with the T-Force Vulcan and the Crucial Pro 6000 at 6000MT/s. Like the Crucial Pro 6400 and Crucial Pro 6000, it has EXPO and XMP profiles, while the T-Force Vulcan uses XMP profiles.

You also get 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. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper Crucial Pro 6000 and the pricier Delta RGB 7200, at the time of writing.

Its looser timings keep the price down. Its CL38 CAS latency is the loosest in this group; the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 leads at CL30. It matches the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 and the Crucial Pro 6000 on rated speed (6000MT/s).

It shares XMP profiles with the FURY Renegade RGB and Delta RGB 7200; the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 goes with EXPO and XMP profiles. You also get a low heatspreader without lighting 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.

It is a DDR5 kit for AM5, LGA1851 and DDR5 versions of LGA1700 boards; it does not fit DDR4 slots. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Crucial Pro 6400 was closest.

Its looser timings are the trade for a lower price. Its CL36 CAS latency ranks fifth of 6 here, behind the Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30 (CL30) and ahead of the T-Force Vulcan (CL38). It shares EXPO and XMP profiles with the Crucial Pro 6400 and Trident Z5 Neo RGB CL30; the FURY Renegade RGB goes with XMP profiles.

It also offers a plain black heatspreader and 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. Rated speed is its weakest area, and the Delta RGB 7200 covers it better at 7200MT/s.