Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6400MHz CL32

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Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6400MHz CL32 at a glance

The Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6400MHz CL32 from Lexar is listed as part number LD5U16G64C32BR-RGD and is a 32 GB DDR5 kit in a (2x16GB) layout on a DIMM form factor. It is non-ECC consumer memory, aimed at desktops, gaming, and general use.

Best fit: Performance-focused desktop builds that can run the listed data rate and timings through a supported memory profile.

Performance

This kit runs at 6400 MT/s with primary timings of 32-38-38-76 and a calculated first-word latency of 10.00 ns. Its calculated performance score is 92.1, placing it in the high-performance tier . Actual operation at the advertised settings depends on CPU memory-controller, motherboard, and profile support.

Cost-effectiveness

From a cost-efficiency view this kit is expensive per gigabyte at $27.8/GB. Combined capacity value is 39.0. That is a relatively weak return in this category. Similar kits at this price can offer more speed or more capacity.