Both AMD and Intel now have processors that can use DDR5 RAM. And a consequence is that more and more new DDR5 memory kits are available in stores worldwide. G.Skill is a renowned company in this niche, making some of the best RAM modules in the world. Recently, I’ve tested one of their newest memory kits, the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB, which is designed for the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series of processors. Now, I’d like to share with you what I found out about it, so here’s what you should know about the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory:

G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB: Who is it good for?

This DDR5 memory kit is a good choice for:

• Anyone building a PC based on one of the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 processors
• Gamers and professionals who need excellent performance from their computer

Pros and cons

These are the things that recommend the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB RAM:

• The kit is very fast, running stable at 6000 MT/s (MegaTransfers per Second)
• The modules support AMD EXPO profiles, which means it’s easy to configure them
• The heat spreaders look nice and do a good job
• The memory DIMMs come with a lifetime warranty

On the other hand:

• This RAM kit doesn’t have a pre-programmed XMP profile for Intel processors
• They’re very expensive

Verdict

The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB is an excellent choice if you’re building a powerful desktop computer based on an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor. The memory kit offers high speed and excellent timings, which is great both for gaming and professional applications like those used by digital content creators. If money is not an issue and you can afford its price, then yes, you should consider it. On the other hand, if you’re not building a PC based on an AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU, you might want to look at other G.Skill memory kits that are Intel XMP-compatible, as this one has only one AMD EXPO profile onboard.

Unboxing the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory modules

G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory kit arrives in a relatively small package made of cardboard. On the top cover, you can see a photo of the RAM and a couple of its features, and you can also take a glimpse on what the actual DIMMs look like through a rectangular cutout.

The packaging for G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB

The back of the box tells you more about the RAM, including the serial and product numbers, timings, and voltage.

The back of the packaging

The contents of the box are rather simple, just like they are for any other RAM kit. There are the two DIMM sticks sitting in a protective plastic support and a small G.Skill sticker.

Unboxing the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB

Unboxing the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB is fast and straightforward, as is the case with all RAM memory modules.

Design and hardware specifications

The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory kit includes two 16 GB modules that can run at a top speed of 6000 MT/s (MegaTransfers per second). The exact model I tested has the product name F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5N and features excellent timings: CL30-38-38-96. However, it’s worth noting that G.Skill also makes other similar RAM kits, all under the same moniker: Trident Z5 Neo. Some are slower, and some have even faster timings. Take a look at this webpage for more info: Trident Z5 Neo (DDR5/AMD EXPO).

G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB specifications shown by CPU-Z

The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB modules are compatible with AMD EXPO profiles. That means that overclocking them to run at their maximum advertised speed of 6000 MT/s is as simple as entering UEFI and selecting the available EXPO profile if you have an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor. Unfortunately, I didn’t see any pre-programmed XMP profile which would be useful for Intel users.

G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB supports AMD EXPO

In terms of design, the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory modules look good. The aluminum heatsinks are fairly large, although I’ve seen bigger ones on other RAM DIMMs. And, as far as I can tell, they do their job pretty well: they were warm to the touch but not hot, even when running memory benchmarks. The Trident Z5 Neo modules are not RGB; they’re all-black, and the only thing printed on them is the G.Skill name on the edge, and Trident Z5 Neo on the side.

The heat spreaders look nice and are efficient

For more details about the technical specs of this memory kit, check this webpage: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB AMD EXPO.

Using the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory modules

I used and tested the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory modules on a desktop computer with the following configuration:

• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
• Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R RGB
• Graphics Card: ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition
• Storage: Kingston KC3000 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2TB)
• Monitor: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ Curved Gaming Monitor (1440p, 144Hz)
• Power Supply Unit: ASUS ROG Thor 850W Platinum
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro Version 21H2 Build 22000.978

Here are more details about the hardware inside my test computer:

Hardware details of the PC used for testing

32 GB of RAM is more than enough for any common activity and even for gaming. As my routine involves writing, browsing the web, music playing, and watching videos, the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 is more than I actually need. Most times, less than half the RAM was in use.

Memory usage shown by Windows 11's Task Manager

There are days when I can afford to spend some time playing games too. Especially when I have to test RAM or other components such as graphics cards or processors. 🙂 The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB provides all the speed and all the amount of memory you’ll need for any game to run. Even for AAA titles such as Cyberpunk 2077.

RAM usage in Cyberpunk 2077

Whether you’ll be gaming or running demanding apps, G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory kit is an excellent choice for any high-end desktop computer.

Performance in benchmarks

To get a more accurate picture of the performance offered by the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory kit, I used a few benchmarks to test it. For starters, I used AIDA64’s Cache & Memory Benchmark - you can see the results in the next screenshot. However, this benchmarking app was not updated to support the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor when I used it. In other words, take the measurements with a grain of salt. The RAM modules were evaluated as being capable of sustaining read speeds of 74 GB/s, write speeds of 76 GB/s, and copy speeds of 68 GB/s. The data write and copy speeds are almost identical to the ones I’ve seen on the Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB, but the G.Skill memory kit appears to be a little bit faster (74 vs. 73 GB/s) and also has a better (lower) latency (70.4 vs. 74.8 ns).

Benchmark results in AIDA64 Cache & Memory

The second benchmark I used was the PassMark PerformanceTest. Running the Memory Mark tests for the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB ended with a score of 3975 points. According to the app, this is a score better than 99% of all RAM tested. Furthermore, this score is marginally better than the one achieved by the Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB (3975 vs. 3923 points).

Benchmark results in PassMark PerformanceTest

Next, I ran UserBenchmark, a popular computer benchmarking app. As you can see below, the RAM modules were categorized as offering Outstanding performance. Just like in the previous tests, the G.Skill memory kit proved to be a little better than the Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB, with a score of 181% vs. 177% and a latency of 65.4 vs. 67.3 nanoseconds.

Benchmark results in UserBenchmark

The final benchmark app I used was PCMark 10. This one doesn’t test just the RAM; it evaluates the overall performance of the computer in common tasks that include web browsing, photo editing, video chatting, and working with office applications. The computer I assembled using the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB memory modules managed an extremely high score of 9212 points. Yet again, this is a score that puts the PC in the top 1% of most powerful computers in the world, just like what I got when I used the Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB memory. However, the same PC, equipped with the G.Skill RAM, got 108 points more. That’s a difference of between one and two percent, which might be insignificant but still an edge for G.Skill. 🙂

Benchmark results in PCMark10

The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB offers extremely high performance. This recommends it to anyone who intends to build a powerful computer, whether they want to use it for playing games or running demanding work applications.

Do you intend to buy G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB RAM modules?

These are the essential things you should know about the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB RAM. The memory kit offers top-notch performance in any situation without breaking a sweat. It’s also AMD EXPO-compatible, so a great choice for those who are building powerful desktop PCs using AMD Ryzen 7000 processors. Are you one of them? Does this RAM seem interesting to you? Let us know in the comments.