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G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 vs Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40

Specifications, performance and current prices compared in United States · USD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026

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Key differences at a glance

Capabilityprice excluded

G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 leads in 1 scenarios, Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 in 0, 2 even. G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 is ahead for Gaming. View grades →

Valueunder Balanced

Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 has the higher Value under these priorities (69 vs 55).

Pricecurrent market snapshot

Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 costs less right now ($3,900 vs $2,300, 41% apart).

How priorities change the comparison G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 has higher Value under 0 presets · Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 under 4 · 0 even
Priority G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40
5569
5665
7391
6783

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Price difference and break-even price

Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.

G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36

Current comparison price

$3,900 Value 55

G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 matches the Value of Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 (at $2,300) at $2,682 or less.

Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40

Current comparison price

$2,300 Value 69

Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 keeps the higher Value up to $3,345 (with G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 at $3,900).

A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.

Price comparison: current offers

New offers we track in United States (USD), cheapest first, with the date each was checked. Amazon appears as a link only: its price is not shown and never enters Value.

G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36

  1. Check current priceAmazonAffiliate link · price shown on AmazonCheck price →
  2. $3,900G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36Newegg · checked · Affiliate linkGo to offer →

Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40

  1. Check current priceAmazonAffiliate link · price shown on AmazonCheck price →
  2. $2,300Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40CentralComputer · checked Go to offer →
  3. Currently unavailable · last seen
  4. $2,900Kingston FURY Beast 128GB (2 x 64GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800) Memory (Desktop Memory) Model KF556C40BBAK2-128Newegg · last seen · no longer in the retailer’s listing · Affiliate linkView listing
  5. $2,150Kingston FURY Beast 128GB (2 x 64GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800) Memory (Desktop Memory) Model KF556C40BBK2-128Newegg · last seen · no longer in the retailer’s listing · Affiliate linkView listing

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Performance and key differences

What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.

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G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40
GamingB #147C #237
ProductivityS #19S #23
24/7 ServerB #19B #23
Memory performance11
Data rate6,0005,600

Where each one leads

  • Better grade for Gaming · Higher speed
  • Lower current price · Higher Value with these priorities

Specifications compared

Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.

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G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40
Memory
Speed6,000 MT/s5,600 MT/s
CAS latency3640
Product
BrandG.SKILLKingston

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Which one to choose: where each wins

Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.

G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 fits better when…

  • the job is Gaming: higher capability grade
  • Data rate matters: higher index
  • Speed matters: 6,000 MT/s vs 5,600 MT/s

Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 fits better when…

  • your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
  • the budget decides: 41% lower current price

Nearby market alternative

Worth considering instead
Patriot Viper 32GB DDR5 7000MHz CL32 — same S-tier capability for Gaming, about $1200 cheaper · Value 73.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three

Questions and methodology

Which one is better, G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 or Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40?

It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.

Which has the higher Value right now?

Under Balanced, Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 has the higher Value (69 vs 55) in the market snapshot of Oct 17, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.

At what price does the answer change?

Under Balanced, with Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 at its current price, G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 reaches equal Value at $2682. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.

Which one is more capable, ignoring price?

G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 leads in 1 scenarios, Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 in 0, 2 even. G.SKILL Flare 128GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 is ahead for Gaming.

Where can I compare current offers?

The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in United States, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.

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