G.Skill Ups Its Game By Introducing DDR5 Memory Kits With 6800 MT/s CL32 & 6400 MT/s CL28 Specifications
G.Skill is pushing its Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 Royal DDR5 lines to even higher performance levels, unveiling new memory kits that reach up to 6800 MT/s at CL32 latency and up to 6400 MT/s at CL28. These enhancements follow last month’s announcements of the 2×48 GB and 2×16 GB kits, which already ran at notable speeds in G.Skill’s top-tier DDR5 lineup. This time around, the 2×48 GB (96 GB) configuration achieves 6800 MT/s with a slightly increased latency of CL32, while the smaller 2×16 GB (32 GB) kit maintains 6400 MT/s at CL28.
New Specifications & Availability
Both Trident Z5 Royal, Trident Z5 RGB, and Ripjaws M5 RGB families will incorporate these higher-speed DDR5 kits, offering memory capacities of 32 GB, 48 GB, 64 GB, and 96 GB in dual-module configurations. G.Skill touts Intel XMP 3.0 compatibility right out of the box, ensuring effortless overclocking to their rated speeds with minimal user adjustments. However, those seeking higher frequencies can explore additional manual tweaks to extract even more performance.
Notable Specs:
2×48 GB DDR5 kit at 6800 MT/s, CL32-42-42-108/109
2×16 GB DDR5 kit at 6400 MT/s, CL28-39-39-101
Intel Platform Testing
G.Skill validated the new specs across both LGA 1700 and LGA 1851 platforms, indicating consistent performance on each. Tests included:
Intel Core i9-14900K on ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K on ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
In both instances, the 2×48 GB kit was stable at 6800 MT/s with CL32. Meanwhile, the smaller 2×16 GB kit reached 6400 MT/s at CL28. G.Skill confirmed full reliability in tools such as RunMemtestPro, demonstrating error-free operation at these timings.
Who It’s For
With these updated DDR5 kits, G.Skill is targeting users who want high-speed memory and low latency without diving too deeply into manual overclocking. Though advanced enthusiasts can push frequencies further, XMP 3.0 makes achieving the default speeds straightforward. The kits’ broad capacity options also ensure a fit for a wide range of system builds, whether for professional workloads or high-end gaming rigs on Intel Z790 or Z890 motherboards.
Launch & Availability
G.Skill intends to begin global shipments of the DDR5-6800 CL32 kits in March 2025, delivering capacities of 32 GB (2×16 GB), 48 GB (2×24 GB), 64 GB (2×32 GB), and 96 GB (2×48 GB) across the Z5 Royal, Z5 RGB, and Ripjaws M5 RGB product families.
With DDR5 speeds surging, which capacity and frequency match your PC upgrade plans? Share your thoughts on G.Skill’s higher-frequency, lower-latency modules for Intel platforms, and let us know if you’ll opt for the 96 GB kit or a leaner 32 GB setup!
