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. From that perspective, Intel may have underestimated the adoption rate. As such, many of the high-end motherboards are designed for DDR5 with little to no DDR4 memory alternatives. Thus, consumers are now subjugated to this infraction, leaving limited choices for PC enthusiasts. Until the adoption rate grows, DDR5 will remain expensive. It is easy to gauge consumer expectations here at TPU. Based upon the comments section every time DDR5 is mention, this needs to be repeated in every review. To put it bluntly, as long as each reviewed DDR5 memory kit is priced reasonably relative to its contemporaries, following market trends, there is no point in talking about the price being a purchasing factor. Either you are an early adopter and pay the entry fee or are still using DDR4. This is an unfortunate byproduct of it being new technology.

That being said, the XPG Lancer RGB strikes a balance between enthusiast and performance-grade memory. One of the biggest considerations when deciding which memory kit to buy is whether it will work properly. The XPG Lancer RGB 6000 MT/s X.M.P profile is great for those looking for a frequency boost over the numerous entry-level 5200 MT/s kits on the market today. After multiple BIOS updates over a course of a few months, it is unlikely these will cause boot problems for most motherboards. Had I been asked this in November of last year, right after the 12th Gen processors launch, the answer would not have been the same. For more reassurance, it is of course always good to check the QVL list of the motherboard manufacturer for official support.

After extensive testing between reviews and numerous DDR5 memory kits later, a clearer picture of the potential performance benefits over the previous DDR4 generation is starting to emerge. It is too early to conclude anything definite on the subject, but using the benchmarks as a guide, a pattern starts to present itself. Directly outside of synthetic benchmarks, DDR5 currently only brings with it a few immediate benefits, from the overall increased bandwidth to only a handful of games at 1920x1080. In many instances, it falls within margin of error, which places 6400 MT/s kits on equal footing with most 5200 MT/s memory kits. The XPG Lancer RGB having a 6000 MT/s X.M.P profile has it fall under the same observation.

For casual users, this small potential increase would not be enough to recommend the kit over something that preforms worse in synthetic benchmarks, but similarly in real-world applications. This extrapolation is based on an incomplete data set. Being that this is a PR nightmare for the product I'm reviewing, it must be said that this is not directed at any one company; rather, it is a PSA for the many unaware of other options at a much cheaper price point.

The opposition will be quick to counter. What XPG offers is memory geared towards PC enthusiasts who simply want the newest technology on the market, possibly those who would enjoy the process of fine-tuning and tweaking the memory for the best results. The XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 memory kit is a great choice for those who prefer to use DDR5. On that note, the XPG PCB build quality and RGB lighting implementation are superb. It should be mentioned that even though the overclocking portion exceeded my expectations to a degree, the lack of a thermal pad on the PWM controller and surrounding components may be a concern for some. Such an omission is a bit disheartening if looking to overvolt and tweak timings further. While no evidence yet suggests short or long-term damage will occur because of the lack of direct cooling, if it turns out to be a problem in the future, XPG does offer a limited lifetime warranty for those who are troubled by this.

XPG breaks the performance barrier and enters the enthusiast realm with this Lancer RGB memory kit rated for DDR5-6000. Those who enjoy tweaking timings to maximize potential performance will find this memory kit up to the task. We are edging closer to what will be considered the "sweet spot," which describes the perfect balance of performance and cost. The XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 is one more step in the right direction and gets my recommendation for those who cannot hold out for the ultra-low latency kits that may just be around the corner.