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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K

Model:: G.Skill Ripjaws S5
Capacity:: 32GB (2x16GB Kit)
DDR Generation:: DDR5
Speed:: 6000MHz (PC5-48000)
CAS Latency:: CL36
Voltage:: 1.35V
Overclocking:: Intel XMP 3.0
Heat Spreader:: Low-Profile Aluminum
Colour:: Matte Black
Warranty:: Limited Lifetime

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Manufacturer: G.Skill Last updated: 2026-10-06

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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K Review

The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K is the non-RGB, low-profile counterpart to G.Skill’s Trident Z5 line, delivering the same 6000MHz CL36 performance tier in a plainer, shorter heat spreader built for cooler clearance rather than showcase lighting.

Buyers who want G.Skill’s build quality without paying for RGB lighting. Identical performance to the Trident Z5 RGB at this speed grade, for less. Large air-cooled builds where heat spreader height matters. The low-profile design clears more coolers than G.Skill’s RGB lineup. Not for showcase builds wanting RGB. The Trident Z5 RGB line, covered elsewhere on this site, is the right choice for that.

Performance and Timings

CL36 at 6000MHz gives roughly 12ns true latency, matching the Trident Z5 RGB kit at the same speed grade exactly, since removing lighting hardware has no bearing on the underlying memory timings.

Compatibility

Both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles reach the rated 6000MHz with a single BIOS toggle. 6000MHz CL36 is broadly supported across current DDR5 motherboard QVLs.

Module Count and Rank

Two 16GB modules. Buy the full 32GB in one matched kit rather than combining separately purchased kits later.

Design and Build

The low-profile heat spreader is specifically shorter than G.Skill’s RGB Trident Z5 line, a genuine practical advantage for builds running a large air cooler where the taller crown- style heat spreader could interfere with cooler clearance.

Overclocking and BIOS Setup

Boots at JEDEC baseline until XMP or EXPO is enabled. Select the correct profile, choose 6000MHz CL36, save, reboot, verify in CPU-Z.

Comparison to Sibling Products

Against G.Skill’s own Trident Z5 RGB at the same 6000MHz CL36 speed, this Ripjaws S5 kit delivers identical performance without the RGB lighting or crown heat spreader, typically at a lower price and with better large-air-cooler clearance.

Our verdict

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

Best for

Buyers who want G.Skill’s build quality without paying for RGB lighting. Identical performance to the Trident Z5 RGB at this speed grade, for less.
Large air-cooled builds where heat spreader height matters. The low-profile design clears more coolers than G.Skill’s RGB lineup.

Not for

Not for showcase builds wanting RGB. The Trident Z5 RGB line, covered elsewhere on this site, is the right choice for that.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

7.3/10

How fast this kit is among DDR5 kits, rated from its speed and latency.

Identity

Peak Bandwidth	96.0 GB/s
Brand	G.Skill
Part Number	F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K
Series	Ripjaws S5

Memory

DDR Generation	DDR5
CAS Latency	36
Module Count	2

Physical

RGB Lighting	No

Module and platform

RAM Segment	Desktop DDR5
Form Factor	DIMM
Buffering	Unbuffered
Platform Optimisation	Both

Capacity

Total Capacity	32 GB
Capacity Per Module	16 GB
Kit Type	Dual Channel Kit

Speed and timings

Rated Speed	6000 MT/s
tRCD	36
tRP	36
tRAS	96
Timing String	36-36-36-96

Overclocking profile

XMP Support	Yes
XMP Version	XMP 3.0
EXPO Support	Yes
Rated Voltage	1.35 V

Silicon

ECC	No

Physical and lighting

Heatspreader	Yes
Low Profile	Yes
Colour	Black

Commercial

Warranty	Limited Lifetime

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K (32GB 2x16GB Kit/DDR5 6000MHz/CL36 36-36-36-96/1.35V/No RGB Matte Black/Intel XMP 3.0 + AMD EXPO)?

Key specs for the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K: Total Capacity 32 GB, Capacity Per Module 16 GB, Rated Speed 6000 MT/s, OC Profile XMP 3.0 + EXPO, Rated Voltage 1.35 V, DDR Generation DDR5.

Will the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K (32GB 2x16GB Kit/DDR5 6000MHz/CL36 36-36-36-96/1.35V/No RGB Matte Black/Intel XMP 3.0 + AMD EXPO) work with my current setup?

The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K (32GB 2x16GB Kit/DDR5 6000MHz/CL36 36-36-36-96/1.35V/No RGB Matte Black/Intel XMP 3.0 + AMD EXPO) 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 Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K (32GB 2x16GB Kit/DDR5 6000MHz/CL36 36-36-36-96/1.35V/No RGB Matte Black/Intel XMP 3.0 + AMD EXPO) best suited to?

Best suited to: Buyers who want G.Skill’s build quality without paying for RGB lighting. Identical performance to the Trident Z5 RGB at this speed grade, for less; Large air-cooled builds where heat spreader height matters. The low-profile design clears more coolers than G.Skill’s RGB lineup.

What are the drawbacks of the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K (32GB 2x16GB Kit/DDR5 6000MHz/CL36 36-36-36-96/1.35V/No RGB Matte Black/Intel XMP 3.0 + AMD EXPO)?

Not the best fit for: Not for showcase builds wanting RGB. The Trident Z5 RGB line, covered elsewhere on this site, is the right choice for that.