Introduction
Founded in 2001, ADATA is one of the largest manufacturers of flash memory and DRAM in the world and has steadily grown into what it is today: a leader in the industry. From enterprise to consumers, ADATA has multiple product lines to fit different markets, with the XPG subdivision targeting PC enthusiasts.
XPG offers multiple branded DDR5 products, with the current three main consumer lines being Caster, Lancer, and Hunter. XPG Hunter fulfills basic user needs, while Lancer series memory aims to target a wide market offering both non-RGB and RGB SKUs, pre-binned and sold in various configurations from 5200 MT/s to 9600 MT/s.
In this review, we will be taking a closer look at the XPG Lancer NEON RGB DDR5-8000 CL28 memory kit, specifically designed for PC enthusiasts. Notably, the 8000 MT/s XMP / EXPO profile operates at 1.45 V with timings of 38-48-48-128, making it an attractive choice for Intel-based users seeking to optimize their gaming performance. The XPG Lancer series offers various capacity options, including 16 GB x2, 32 GB x2, and 24 GB x2, with speeds reaching up to 9600 MT/s giving enthusiasts a wide range of choices. With the introduction out of the way, let us now see how this memory kit stacks up against the competition, beginning with a look at the specifications.
Specifications
| Specifications & SPD Profiles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | XPG | |||
| Series: | Lancer NEON RGB | |||
| Model: | AX5U8000C3816G-DCLANRSG | |||
| Tested Capacity: | 32 GB (2x 16 GB) | |||
| Registered/Unbuffered: | Unbuffered | |||
| CKD: | No | |||
| Form Factor: | 288-pin UDIMM | |||
| Dimensions (Z-Height): | 45.18 mm | |||
| IC Manufacturer: | SK Hynix | |||
| Warranty: | Limited Lifetime | |||
| Ranks: | Single-Rank | |||
| XMP / EXPO Profile: | XMP-1 | EXPO-1 | JEDEC | |
| Speed Rating: | DDR5-8000 MT/s | DDR5-8000 MT/s | Up to DDR5-4800 MT/s | |
| Rated Timings: | 38-48-48-128-176 | 38-48-48-128-176 | 40-40-40-117 | |
| Tested Voltage: | 1.45 V | 1.45 V | 1.10 V | |
