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G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G DDR5-6000 CL40 16GB Desktop Memory
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G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40

Summary:
16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module

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Manufacturer: G.Skill Last updated: 2026-09-14

G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40 (No RGB) Review

This single 16GB G.Skill Trident Z5 module runs DDR5-6000 CL40 without RGB lighting

the non-RGB Trident Z5 heat spreader at AM5's native 6000MT/s speed, at a looser CL40 stock bin.

Performance

CL40 at 6000MT/s is 13.3ns true latency, on the looser end for a 6000MT/s module; the U-suffix non-RGB parts in this line tend to bin looser than their RGB counterparts at the same speed.

Comparison to Alternatives

For meaningfully better latency at the same 6000MT/s speed, the Trident Z5 RGB or Neo RGB CL28-CL30 modules elsewhere in this catalog are the better performance pick if RGB isn't a dealbreaker; choose this part specifically to avoid RGB.

Specifications

Identity

BrandG.Skill
Part NumberF5-6000U4040E16G
SeriesTrident Z5

Memory

DDR GenerationDDR5
Capacity16 GB
Speed6000 MT/s
CAS Latency40
Module Count1

Physical

Form FactorDesktop DIMM
RGB LightingNo

Module and platform

RAM SegmentDesktop DDR5

Capacity

Capacity Per Module16 GB

Speed and timings

True Latency13.3 ns

Physical and lighting

ColourBlack
Platform Sweet SpotAM5
Spec Score4.2

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a no-RGB module at AM5's native 6000MT/s speed
  • Builds where a plain black heat spreader is preferred

Not for

  • Latency-focused builds better served by a tighter-binned RGB module
  • Buyers who don't mind RGB and want better timings for similar money

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40 (No RGB)?

The G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40 (No RGB) is a memory kit from G.Skill. Key specs: DDR Generation DDR5, Capacity 16GB, Speed 6000MT/s, CAS Latency 40, Module Count 1.

Will the G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40 (No RGB) work with my current setup?

The G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40 (No RGB) lists DDR Generation is DDR5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits. Our upgrade checker at /upgrade can confirm compatibility for common combinations.

Who is the G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40 (No RGB) best suited to?

It suits buyers who want a no-rgb module at am5's native 6000mt/s speed, builds where a plain black heat spreader is preferred.

What are the drawbacks of the G.Skill Trident Z5 F5-6000U4040E16G 16GB DDR5-6000 CL40 (No RGB)?

It is a poor fit for latency-focused builds better served by a tighter-binned rgb module, buyers who don't mind rgb and want better timings for similar money.

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