ADATA XPG LANCER RGB DIMM DDR5

So this is really our first time taking a look at a DDR5 kit that is geared towards enthusiasts and I have to say I am really impressed. Just talking about the speeds this kit runs at 6000 MHz with timings of 40-40-40-76 at 1.35V. This is well beyond the fastest DDR4 kits out there and much faster than even the 4800 MHz Crucial DDR5 kit that we took a look at last week.

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.

You’ll need to have deep pockets of you’re going all-in on DDR5. Price aside, the ADATA XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 32GB memory kit is an excellent choice for enthusiasts if you want speed, compatibility, looks and of course full RGB illumination. It’s one of only a few DDR5 memory kits that can run at full DDR5-6000 speed with XMP 3.0 profiles enabled.

The physical characteristics of the XPG LANCER RGB are on point. Overall, the overall style is understated and elegant with a flat-black, brushed aluminum heat sink. We appreciated their approach to RGB lighting and the overall effect. The resulting light show is soft but pronounced. ADATA has struck the perfect balance between bright lighting and a soft, diffused glow. As much as we loved the exterior, here at overclockers.com, we wouldn’t be happy without respectable overclocking capabilities too. The LANCER RGB did not disappoint in the performance and overclocking department. We could dramatically overclock the timings and the respective memory performance with absolutely no voltage increases. When it came time to add some voltage, we increased the frequency by 400 Mhz with just 10 mV of additional voltage beyond the XMP rating. We’re pleased with the overclocking result, and it shows that users can increase performance by about 5% while keeping the voltage within safe limitations. In terms of the competition, there are kits available from Team Group, G.Skill, Gigabyte, and Kingston for speed ratings of 6000 MHz. Our XPG review kit can be found for sale on Newegg for $457.99. We can also find G.Skill’s RGB offering at 6000 MHz on Newegg for $459.99. With relatively the same price point, is there anything that separates the kits besides style? We’ve seen that G.Skill’s kits, at that frequency, are currently equipped with Samsung ICs. While they may have been the kings of DDR4, the world of DDR5 overclocking revolves around SK Hynix ICs, at the moment. There is no certainty that one particular kit will have Samsung or SK Hynix ICs; however, if you’re looking for the revered Hynix memory, then your chances are favorable with the XPG LANCER RGB. Therefore, it’s easy to suggest the XPG LANCER RGB over G.Skill’s offering simply because of the overclocking potential.

The LANCER RGB 32GB DDR5 7200MHz CL34 Dual-Channel Kit by XPG performed very well during my tests, both at stock speeds and overclocked. It was actually very easy to hit a stable 7800MHz at these timings by just going up to 1.44V from the stock 1.4V (however with minimal gains overall, especially when gaming). Of course, this kit doesn’t have anything to be jealous from others in terms of looks, although it would have been nice to have more than just 9 available effects. Finally, thanks to the many available kits and all of them being available in both black and white colors XPG can certainly cover more potential buyers.