Now that we have benchmarked this memory in its stock configuration and performed some serious overclocking, it is time to put everything into perspective. We will go over which platform this memory kit is best suited for, what G.SKILL could improve upon to make a better product, and finish up on a positive note.

This memory review wrap up is a bit more complicated than normal, making it difficult to give a simple answer to the most basic question; will it work for me? Instead of a complete reiteration of the entire review, the short answer is - only for those who have an Intel 13th Generation (K) Processor (13600K, 13700K, 13900K), or a future unreleased Intel CPU. Due to the XMP profile operating frequency of 6800 MT/s, it is above what most Intel Z690 motherboards paired with the Intel 12th Gen Generation (K) Processor can run. G.SKILL at the time of publication only has validated this with 13th Gen CPUs and Z790 motherboards. Therefore unsupported configurations are just that; unsupported.

Because this memory also falls under the PC enthusiast category, the entry price isn't cheap either. Such is the nature of new things. None the less G.SKILL still is a pack leader with performance-grade memory pushing the boundaries year after year. The Trident Z5 series is first and foremost for those who command and demand the best G.SKILL currently has to offer. This G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6800 CL34 kit is primarily geared towards PC enthusiasts who enjoy the process of fine-tuning and tweaking the memory beyond the binned XMP profile for the best results.

It should be mentioned that even though the overclocking portion far exceeded all expectations, the lack of a thermal pad on the PMIC controller and surrounding components may be a concern for those looking to overvolt the memory outside of G.SKILL specifications. Other hurdles must be accounted for as well. Once the primary timings are lowered, voltage increased and/or the frequency is significantly increased, IC temperatures become a concern for stability. There is nothing wrong with this memory kit for this specific bin, but direct airflow over the memory is required if you plan on a sustained heavy overclock to the memory.

When comparing DDR5 between AMD and Intel, while they are completely different platforms, a few things can be extrapolated. While AMD is much more limited in the maximum memory frequency, both Intel and AMD are constrained by typically being overall GPU bound in games. To reiterate what is explained in the testing methodology section of this review, often, large framerate gains can be accomplished by upgrading the graphics card to something more powerful. It is only when your system is already optimized within the defined budget, will system memory play a vital role in higher frame rates in games. Which roughly translates to say this memory kit is really for those who already have the most powerful graphics card available, otherwise the memory is just being underutilized.

For casual users, it is hard to recommend a valid use case besides the desire for the best when cost is not a huge factor. It is a simple fact that other options exist at a much cheaper price point when DDR5-6800+ isn't necessary. No need to even look at other brands, G.SKILL has a great number of memory options for every type of computer. This G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6800 memory kit is mainly for those who are using high frame rate monitors, where the 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 everything else is at peak performance, this is the last stop to achieve maximum system performance. G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6800 CL34 is the next evolution of DDR5, with overclocking offering the chance to reach 8000+ MT/s. This memory kit is also perfect for those looking for performance grade memory for that new Intel system. This memory kit is mainly targeting consumers who are happy with the current benchmarks results and don't want to spend more for a that higher binned memory kit, or are going to take a chance and see what some extra overclocking performance can bring. In either case, those who command excellence will not be disappointed.