G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO DDR5 32GB (16GBx2) 6000 MHz Review

Peter Donnell / 2 years ago

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Gaming is a great test for memory because some games are more CPU bound, while others are storage, GPU and memory bound in very different measures from game to game. Despite being pretty much on top for rendering and calculation, the Neo is in last place for Valhalla, but only by a tiny margin.

Become Eivor, a Viking raider raised to be a fearless warrior, and lead your clan from icy desolation in Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Find your settlement and conquer this hostile land by any means to earn a place in Valhalla.

Available now on Steam.

Cyberpunk 2077

The same is true in Cyberpunk, just a little behind the competition here.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the megalopolis of Night City, where you play as a cyberpunk mercenary wrapped up in a do-or-die fight for survival. Improved and featuring all-new free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades. The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?

Available now on Steam.

F1 2022

But then in F1, which is a game that is less demanding on the GPU, the fast memory allows the CPU to push bigger frame rates by a significant margin.

Make your mark on Formula 1 in the officially licensed F1 Manager 2022. Be the boss of your chosen constructor and pick from a roster of 2022 drivers and staff. Featuring full F1 licensing and true-to-life presentation, you won’t just play F1 Manager 2022 – you’ll live it.

Available now on Steam.

FarCry 6

The same is true in FarCry6, pushing an impressive 160 FPS 1% lows.

Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As the dictator of Yara, Antón Castillo is intent on restoring his nation to its former glory by any means necessary, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Their oppressive rule has ignited a revolution.

Available now on Epic.

Forza Horizon 5

Again, in these more GPU-optimised games, the performance is really strong,

Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open-world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.

Available now on Xbox.com.

Horizon Zero Dawn

The 1% lows soared to 152 FPS here, and an overall average of 212, putting it firmly in the lead again!

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Available now on Steam.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

But then as we switch back to a GPU bound scenario is does drop back again, but again, only by the smallest of margins.

From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Test your piloting skills against the challenges of night flying, real-time atmospheric simulation and live weather in a dynamic and living world. Create your flight plan to anywhere on the planet. The world is at your fingertips.

Available now on Xbox.com.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Only a 1 FPS difference in the averages here, but again, strong 1% lows should help reduce any unwanted stutters at high frame rates.

Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Available now on Steam.

Watch Dogs: Legion

The Vengeance and Vulcan are not slow memory kits at all, so to pull out a 7 FPS lead on the Vengeance alone is very impressive indeed.

Build a resistance from virtually anyone you see as you hack, infiltrate, and fight to take back a near-future London that is facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance. Recruit and play as anyone in the city. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set.

Available now on UPlay.

Red Dead Redemption 2

And finally RDR2, it seems this memory is either in the lead or just 1FPS behind, making it an extremely competent set of gaming memory.

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

Available now on Steam.