Buying Guide
The Best RGB Gaming RAM
From the Viper Elite 5 RGB to the Delta RGB 7200: five memory kits ranked on CAS latency and rated speed, with who should skip each one.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
RGB kits add lighting on top of the same memory chips. Every pick has RGB lighting, ordered by speed.
Our comparison rests on published figures for CAS latency, rated speed and capacity; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves a figure out, we say so.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Also Consider
Kingston FURY Renegade RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL38Kingston's infrared RGB syncing.
Best for: Buyers who want Kingston's infrared RGB syncing.
Check price for Kingston FURY Renegade RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL38 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34The top of this price range, adding SK Hynix A-die memory.
Best for: Spending more than the FURY Renegade 7200 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Check price for TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30Undercutting the Delta RGB White on price when we checked.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Delta RGB White.
Check price for Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB White 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38A wide RGB lightbar.
Best for: Buyers who want wide RGB lightbar.
Check price for TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB White 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
KLEVV Urbane V RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30SK Hynix A-die memory.
Best for: Buyers who want SK Hynix A-die memory.
Check price for KLEVV Urbane V RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
Kingston FURY Renegade RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL38
FURY Renegade 7200 offers 7200MT/s at CL38 with XMP, for Intel boards that support high memory speeds.
Best for
- Buyers who want Kingston's infrared RGB syncing.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when xMP profile only, so AM5 boards may need manual timings is a problem.
Why we like it
On CAS latency it ties with the Delta RGB White at CL38. On rated speed it ties with the Delta RGB 7200 at 7200MT/s. Like the Delta RGB 7200, it has XMP profiles, while the Viper Elite 5 RGB uses EXPO and XMP profiles.
It also offers 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. Its price falls between the Urbane V RGB and the Delta RGB 7200, based on our last check.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL38
- 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
- Kingston's infrared RGB syncing
- Intel XMP 3.0 tuning
Cons
- XMP profile only, so AM5 boards may need manual timings
- Costs more than the Viper Elite 5 RGB at the time of writing
Premium Pick2 of 5
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
- Spending more than the FURY Renegade 7200 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
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 sits mid-pack at CL34: the Viper Elite 5 RGB offers CL30, and the Delta RGB White comes in at CL38. On rated speed it ties with the FURY Renegade 7200 at 7200MT/s. Like the FURY Renegade 7200, it has XMP profiles, while the Delta RGB White uses 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. 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 most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the FURY Renegade 7200.
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
- CAS latency of CL34, ahead of the FURY Renegade 7200
Cons
- XMP profile only, so AM5 boards may need manual timings
- Costs more than the Viper Elite 5 RGB at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
The Viper Elite 5 RGB is a 6000 CL30 kit with EXPO and XMP.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Delta RGB White.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: rated speed of 6000MT/s, behind the FURY Renegade 7200 (7200MT/s).
Why we like it
It is a straightforward, lower-cost RGB option. It matches the Urbane V RGB on CAS latency (CL30). It matches the Delta RGB White and the Urbane V RGB on rated speed (6000MT/s).
It shares EXPO and XMP profiles with the Delta RGB White and Urbane V RGB; the Delta RGB 7200 goes with XMP 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.
RGB heatspreaders are taller than plain ones, so check the clearance under a large tower cooler. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Delta RGB White was closest.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL30
- Rated speed
- 6000MT/s
- Capacity
- 32GB (2 sticks)
- 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
- RGB lighting on a 6000MT/s CL30 kit
Cons
- Rated speed of 6000MT/s, behind the FURY Renegade 7200 (7200MT/s)
The catch
What it gives up: rated speed of 6000MT/s, behind the FURY Renegade 7200 (7200MT/s); by contrast, the FURY Renegade 7200 offers 7200MT/s.
Strong Alternative4 of 5
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB White 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38
Delta RGB White offers 6000MT/s at CL38 with both profiles and a wide lightbar at a low white-kit price.
Best for
- Buyers who want wide RGB lightbar.
Skip if
- Skip it if CAS latency matters most to you; the Viper Elite 5 RGB offers CL30.
Why we like it
On CAS latency it ties with the FURY Renegade 7200 at CL38. On rated speed it ties with the Viper Elite 5 RGB and the Urbane V RGB at 6000MT/s. Like the Viper Elite 5 RGB and Urbane V RGB, it has EXPO and XMP profiles, while the FURY Renegade 7200 uses XMP profiles.
You also get one of the lowest prices among the white kits. 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 second of 5, between the cheaper Viper Elite 5 RGB and the pricier Urbane V RGB, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- CAS latency
- CL38
- Rated speed
- 6000MT/s
- Capacity
- 32GB (2 sticks)
- Profiles
- EXPO and XMP
- RGB
- Yes
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Colour
- White
Pros
- 6000MT/s, the usual sweet spot for AM5
- Both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
- Wide RGB lightbar
- One of the lowest prices among the white kits
Cons
- CAS latency trails the Viper Elite 5 RGB (CL30)
- Costs more than the Viper Elite 5 RGB at the time of writing
The catch
The trade-off is CAS latency; for more, the Viper Elite 5 RGB offers CL30.
Worth a Look5 of 5
KLEVV Urbane V RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
What the Urbane V RGB brings to the table is SK Hynix A-die memory.
Best for
- Buyers who want SK Hynix A-die memory.
Skip if
- Skip it if rated speed matters most to you; the FURY Renegade 7200 offers 7200MT/s.
Why we like it
It also offers a CL30 CAS latency and offers a 6000MT/s rated speed. On CAS latency it ties with the Viper Elite 5 RGB at CL30. On rated speed it ties with the Viper Elite 5 RGB and the Delta RGB White at 6000MT/s.
Like the Viper Elite 5 RGB and Delta RGB White, it has EXPO and XMP profiles, while the FURY Renegade 7200 uses XMP 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.
RGB heatspreaders are taller than plain ones, so check the clearance under a large tower cooler. Its price falls between the Delta RGB White and the FURY Renegade 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
- SK Hynix A-die memory
Cons
- Rated speed trails the FURY Renegade 7200 (7200MT/s)
- Costs more than the Viper Elite 5 RGB at the time of writing
The catch
If rated speed is your priority, the FURY Renegade 7200 (7200MT/s) is the stronger choice.
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 five kits on CAS latency, rated speed, capacity and profiles from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and all 6 compared fields are stated for every pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the FURY Renegade 7200 to the Urbane V RGB, state CAS latency, rated speed and capacity and share RGB and DDR5 memory type.
- Who each pick suits
- The FURY Renegade 7200 for kingston's infrared RGB syncing; the Delta RGB 7200 for the top of this price range, adding SK Hynix A-die memory; the Viper Elite 5 RGB for undercutting the Delta RGB White on price when we checked.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Viper Elite 5 RGB ($250 to $500) to the Delta RGB 7200 ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in an RGB Gaming RAM
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
CAS latency
Here CAS latency runs from CL38 on the Delta RGB White to CL30 on the Viper Elite 5 RGB, a 21% spread. Start with the Viper Elite 5 RGB if CAS latency decides it.
Rated speed across these picks
The FURY Renegade 7200 tops rated speed at 7200MT/s and the Urbane V RGB sits lowest at 6000MT/s; 2 picks share the top figure. The FURY Renegade 7200 is the pick for rated speed.
Memory modules installed in a motherboard's DIMM slots RGB
The FURY Renegade 7200, the Delta RGB 7200, the Viper Elite 5 RGB, the Delta RGB White and the Urbane V RGB have it.
Features beyond the spec table
The Viper Elite 5 RGB: RGB lighting on a 6000MT/s CL30 kit. The Delta RGB White: one of the lowest prices among the white kits. The Urbane V RGB: SK Hynix A-die memory.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the Viper Elite 5 RGB, the Delta RGB White and the Urbane V RGB; $500 to $1000 buys the FURY Renegade 7200 and the Delta RGB 7200 at our last check.
How to Choose an RGB Gaming RAM
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want Kingston's infrared RGB syncing | FURY Renegade 7200 | Kingston's infrared RGB syncing |
| Spending more than the FURY Renegade 7200 costs for the fullest feature set in this group | Delta RGB 7200 | The top of this price range, adding SK Hynix A-die memory |
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Delta RGB White | Viper Elite 5 RGB | Undercutting the Delta RGB White on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want wide RGB lightbar | Delta RGB White | A wide RGB lightbar |
| Buyers who want SK Hynix A-die memory | Urbane V RGB | SK Hynix A-die memory |
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Key specs side by side
The Viper Elite 5 RGB leads on CAS latency at CL30, ahead of the Urbane V RGB at CL30.
| Kit | CAS latency | Rated speed | Capacity | Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FURY Renegade 7200 | CL38 | 7200MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | XMP |
| Delta RGB 7200 | CL34 | 7200MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | XMP |
| Viper Elite 5 RGB | CL30 | 6000MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | EXPO and XMP |
| Delta RGB White | CL38 | 6000MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | EXPO and XMP |
| Urbane V RGB | CL30 | 6000MT/s | 32GB (2 sticks) | EXPO and XMP |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Viper Elite 5 RGB, sat in the $250 to $500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Delta RGB 7200 at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Kits |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Viper Elite 5 RGB, Delta RGB White, Urbane V RGB |
| About $500 to $1000 | FURY Renegade 7200, Delta RGB 7200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Delta RGB 7200 worth paying more than the Viper Elite 5 RGB?
What it brings is rated speed (7200MT/s against 6000MT/s). It does not win everywhere: the Viper Elite 5 RGB still leads on CAS latency (CL30). The Viper Elite 5 RGB sat in the $250 to $500 tier and the Delta RGB 7200 in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if rated speed decides your purchase.
What makes the Delta RGB 7200 the Premium Pick?
The label rests on the top of this price range, adding SK Hynix A-die memory. It gives up CAS latency (CL34 against CL30) to the Viper Elite 5 RGB, the cheapest pick. It is aimed at spending more than the FURY Renegade 7200 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Do the FURY Renegade 7200 and the Viper Elite 5 RGB differ on profiles?
The FURY Renegade 7200 and the Delta RGB 7200 use XMP; the Viper Elite 5 RGB, the Delta RGB White and the Urbane V RGB use EXPO and XMP.
Beyond the specs, what sets the FURY Renegade 7200 and the Delta RGB 7200 apart?
The FURY Renegade 7200: Kingston's infrared RGB syncing. The Delta RGB 7200: SK Hynix A-die memory. The Viper Elite 5 RGB: RGB lighting on a 6000MT/s CL30 kit.
Who should choose the Viper Elite 5 RGB?
The Viper Elite 5 RGB carries our Lowest Price Here label for undercutting the Delta RGB White on price when we checked. It ranks third of 5 here and sat in the $250 to $500 tier at our last price check; it suits anyone who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Delta RGB White.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the FURY Renegade 7200, chosen for Kingston's infrared RGB syncing. Look at the Delta RGB 7200 for the top of this price range, adding SK Hynix A-die memory, the Viper Elite 5 RGB for undercutting the Delta RGB White on price when we checked and the Delta RGB White for a wide RGB lightbar if those matter more to you.
Check whether the lighting software supports your motherboard's sync.
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