Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 vs G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36
The Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 is 16 GB (1 × 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38, 11.88 ns true latency, while the G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 is 16 GB (1 × 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36, 12.00 ns true latency.
Final score
53 / 100
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Overview
Sub-scores from 0 to 100, relative to the best product in our database.
Scoring for: Balanced
Value for money
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The verdict
It's practically a tie.
- Both score within 2 points overall (54 vs 53).
- Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 is a single stick, so it runs in single-channel mode. Buy two for dual-channel bandwidth.
- G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 is a single stick, so it runs in single-channel mode. Buy two for dual-channel bandwidth.
Pick Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 if…
- you play CPU-heavy games where latency matters
Pick G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 if…
- you find it at a better price than Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38
The TL;DR is above. The very long DR is below. ↓
Key differences
Only real differences in specs, scores and price. Ties are left out.
Advantages of Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38
- 7% more memory bandwidth
- 7% higher data rate (6400 vs 6000 MT/s)
- 1% lower true latency (11.88 vs 12.00 ns)
Advantages of G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36
No clear advantages on the data we have.
Performance metrics
Calculated from each kit's rated speed, CAS latency and module count, so they're exact for the rated (XMP/EXPO) profile.
Speed & bandwidth
Bandwidth = data rate × 8 bytes × channels used. A single stick runs in single-channel mode, so a 2-stick kit doubles it. Higher is better.
Latency
True latency = CAS latency × 2000 ÷ data rate. This is how CL30 at 6000 MT/s compares fairly with CL16 at 3200. Lower is better.
Capacity
Total kit capacity. 16 GB is the gaming minimum today; 32 GB is the sweet spot.
Full specifications
The better value is highlighted. “—” means we don't have that spec yet.
| Compatibility | Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 | G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | DIMM (desktop) | DIMM (desktop) |
| XMP / EXPO Profile | — | — |
| Voltage | — | — |
| Capacity & Layout | Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 | G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Kit | 1 × 16 GB | 1 × 16 GB |
| Channel Mode | Single-channel | Single-channel |
| Speed & Timings | Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 | G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Rate | 6,400 MT/s ✓ | 6,000 MT/s |
| CAS Latency | CL38 | CL36 |
| True Latency | 11.88 ns ✓ | 12.00 ns |
| Full Timings | — | — |
| Theoretical Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s ✓ | 48.0 GB/s |
| Build | Crucial Pro 16GB DDR5-6400 CL38 | G.Skill Flare X5 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 |
|---|---|---|
| Heatsink | — | — |
| Module Height | — | — |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| White Edition | No | No |
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