We have reached the end of another review, and with all the testing and overclocking out of the way, we can now focus on the talking points that may be factors when it comes to purchasing this kit, or DDR5 memory in general.

The consensus among the PC community is that DDR5 is outrageously priced for early adopters. But prices continue to drop as more brands get into the mix. Until the adoption rate grows, DDR5 will remain an expensive premium item. However, the difference here is that G.SKILL is offering an ultra-low latency kit, which in and of itself commands a premium. Whatever the pricing structure is throughout 2022, expect this memory kit to cost a bit more.

After extensive testing, a clearer picture of the potential performance benefits over the previous DDR4 generation is starting to emerge. In the PC enthusiast community, active progress outside of just synthetic benchmarks is being made to sort out the performance gains. At this stage in the DDR5 life-cycle, it only brings with it a few immediate benefits in some applications, besides higher density kits.

That being said, the G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 CL32 is leading the pack with ultra-low latency and performance-grade memory. This kit is designed first and foremost for those who command the necessity for the best the DDR5 market currently has to offer. After multiple BIOS updates over the course of a few months, it is unlikely these will still cause boot problems for most motherboards. Not only is 6400 MT/s widely compatible among motherboards, this kit comes from a reputable brand. For more reassurance, it is of course always good to check the QVL list of the motherboard manufacturer for official support. G.SKILL even includes a QVL list from internal vetting on its product page.

For casual users, it is hard to recommend a valid use case besides the desire for the best and need for the extra bandwidth when such an occasion arises. It is simply a fact that other options exist at a much cheaper price point if DDR5-6400 isn't necessary. G.SKILL has memory options for that as well. This Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 CL32 kit is primarily geared towards PC enthusiasts who enjoy the process of fine-tuning and tweaking the memory for the best results. It should be mentioned that even though the overclocking portion far exceeded my expectations, the lack of a thermal pad on the PWM controller and surrounding components may be a concern for those looking to overvolt the memory outside of G.SKILL specifications.

The ultra-low latency yields advantages in competitive gaming as well. This kit is for people using 360 Hz monitors while playing games at 1920x1080, where frame-rate can be the deciding factor of a win. These are the pro-gamers who already have their reflexes tuned to perfection. Using higher-speed memory will contribute to raising the 1% FPS lows, granting better precision when it's needed the most. This isn't a magical solution to increase your league rankings, but if the system is already at its full throttle, the only upgrade left is a good set of low latency memory. 6400 MT/s may be this generations "sweet spot," which describes the perfect balance of performance and cost. The G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 CL32 is the next evolution of DDR5, with overclocking offering the chance to reach 6800 MT/s and 7000+ MT/s. It is for those looking towards the future and not settling for what is commercially available today. It also serves those who have a need for an ultra-low latency kit that has also received an overall increase in compatibility for a wide range of motherboards. I have no doubts that those who command the excellence will purchase such a memory kit.