The new GeIL Evo V DDR5-6200 memory kits breathe new life into an old tactic of keeping memory cool under the heaviest loads — two built-in fans just above the heat spreader. Many months ago, computer memory modules shared the same design. They all carry his standard green PCB. However, memory manufacturers used different PCB colors such as black, white, or blue before finally placing heat spreaders on the memory modules to differentiate their products from the competition. Then the whole RGB trend came into vogue, with flashy lights on all computer hardware, including memory.
Actively cooling memory modules is a concept that has been around for decades. At the time, memory coolers with whimsical cooling capabilities were all the rage. Memory vendors such as G.Skill and Corsair have previously offered memory coolers with some high end his memory. Some might argue that those memory coolers are on par with today’s Snake Oil, but that’s a discussion for another time.Having a cooling fan built directly into a heatspreader is something you don’t see everyday And that’s exactly what GeIL has achieved with his Evo V DDR5 lineup.
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Evo V memory modules are equipped with titanium gray or glacier white aluminum heat spreaders. The memory height is 54 mm (2.13 inches), slightly shorter than Corsair’s Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 memory modules. Enthusiast-grade memory, his Evo V features vibrant RGB lighting to add flair to your system. Fortunately, no proprietary software is required. This memory supports all popular motherboard lighting software such as Asus Aura Sync, Biostar RGB Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASRock Polychrome Sync.
The Evo V’s biggest draw is the memory module’s dual-fan cooling system. GeIL placed two 20mm cooling fans at the corners of the heat spreader to enhance airflow and aid heat dissipation. Maximum fan speed is 12,000 RPM, but may vary by 20%. The average cooling fan noise measured from a distance of 1 meter is 19.37 dB(A) and the maximum level is 22.37 dB(A). In terms of life expectancy, GeIL has rated the cooling fan for 40,000 hours in an environment with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and humidity between 15% and 65%.
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GeIL sells Evo V with data rates between DDR5-4800 and DDR5-6400 with a fixed capacity of 32GB (2x16GB) for AMD systems. The Intel equivalent memory kit is DDR5-8000 and expandable to 64GB (2x32GB). The test sample is a 32 GB memory kit consisting of two single-rank memory modules with a capacity of 16 GB. They consist of his H5CG48MEBDX014 (M die) integrated circuit (IC) from SK hynix. The power management IC (PMIC) stamp is 0D=8K, which is hard to see in the photo, so it is made by Richtek.
Without user intervention, the memory runs at DDR5-4800 with normal 40-40-40-77 timings. There is only one EXPO profile and it runs memory at DDR5-6200. This data rate changes the timing to 34-38-38-80 and requires a DRAM voltage of 1.25V. For more information on timing and frequency considerations, see the PC Memory 101 feature and how to buy RAM stories.
comparison hardware
| memory kit | part number | capacity | data rate | primary timing | Voltage | guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Evo V | GAESG532GB6200C34ADC | 2 x 16GB | DDR5-6200 (XMP) | 34-38-38-80 (2T) | 1.25 | lifetime |
| V Color Manta X Prism | TMXPL1662836WW-DW | 2 x 16GB | DDR5-6200 (XMP) | 36-39-39-76 (2T) | 1.30 | lifetime |
| Patriot Viper Venom RGB | PVVR532G620C40K | 2 x 16GB | DDR5-6200 (XMP) | 40-40-40-76 (2T) | 1.35 | lifetime |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming Maco | MD32GK2D5620042MXR | 2 x 16GB | DDR5-6200 (XMP) | 42-42-42-88 (2T) | 1.30 | lifetime |
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The Intel test system revolves around Intel’s Core i9-13900K processor and MSI’s MEG Z690 Unify-X motherboard running 7D28vA8 firmware. In contrast, the AMD testbed leverages the Ryzen 7 7700X and ASRock X670E Taichi, which are currently on 1.11.AS06 firmware.
Corsair’s CUE H100i Elite LCD liquid cooler keeps temperatures constant for Raptor Lake and Zen 4 processors. Additionally, the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Trio tackles our gaming RAM benchmarks.
Your Windows 11 installation, benchmark software, and games reside on Crucial’s MX500 SSD, while a Corsair RM650x power supply provides the power your system needs. Finally, the Streacom BC1 open bench table keeps the hardware in place.
| component | intel system | AMD system |
|---|---|---|
| processor | Intel Core i9-13900K | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
| motherboard | MSI MEG Z690 Unify-X | ASRock X670E Taichi |
| graphics card | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio |
| depository | Crucial MX500 500GB, 2TB | Crucial MX500 500GB, 2TB |
| cooling | Corsair iCUE H100i Elite LCD | Corsair iCUE H100i Elite LCD |
| power supply | Corsair RM650x 650W | Corsair RM650x 650W |
| case | Streamom BC1 | Streamom BC1 |
intel performance
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The Evo V memory kit was as fast as specs. He ranked second overall in Intel systems, behind V-Color Manta XPrism DDR5-6200 C36. This memory performed well in the 7-Zip compression test, outperforming the slowest memory kit by 2.5%.
AMD performance
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This particular Evo V memory kit is optimized for AMD’s Zen 4 processors. The tighter timings on the memory kit helped a lot. So it should come as no surprise that it’s the fastest DDR5-6200 memory kit on the AMD platform.
Overclocking and latency tuning
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GeIL’s memory kits, like many of their DDR5-6200 rivals, use M-die ICs from SK hynix. As such, overclocking headroom is similar across memory kits. But the Evo V achieved the best timing. Setting the timings to 34-38-38-80 allowed the DDR5-6400 to stabilize at 1.4V.
Minimum stable timing
| memory kit | DDR5-6200 (1.4V) | DDR5-6400 (1.4V) |
|---|---|---|
| GeIL Evo V DDR5-6200 C34 | 32-38-38-80 (2T) | 34-38-38-80 (2T) |
| Patriot Viper Venom RGB DDR5-6200 C40 | 36-37-37-76 (2T) | 36-38-38-76 (2T) |
| V-Color Manta Xprism DDR5-6200 C36 | 36-37-37-76 (2T) | 36-38-38-76 (2T) |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming Maco DDR5-6200 C42 | 36-38-38-78 (2T) | 36-38-38-76 (2T) |
CAS latency (CL) was already tight at 34 clock cycles. If you are willing to compromise to run a higher DRAM voltage, bump the voltage up to 1.4V and the memory kit will run fine at 32 clock cycles at DDR5-6200. However, the rest of the memory timing is carved in stone.
Conclusion
If you have a dedicated water block for computer memory, why not a heat spreader with a cooling fan? It’s an initiative. The memory is already cooled by a giant heat spreader, so a small cooling fan is just a cherry. However, the door swings in both directions. Cooling fans can help improve heat dissipation, but they emit a significant amount of noise. A tiny cooling fan isn’t the loudest in a PC, but you can hear it if you listen closely. Unfortunately, the Evo V DDR5-6200 C34 may not be for those sensitive to keeping their rig as quiet as possible.
I have no complaints about the performance of the Evo V DDR5-6200 C34. Titanium Gray version of Evo V DDR5-6200 C34 is $179.99 (opens in new tab)while the retail price of the white version of Glacier is $180.99 (opens in new tab)Therefore, it is not the cheapest DDR5-6200 memory kit on the market. Still, the memory has fast stock performance, and EXPO certification means it’s essentially plug-and-play on AMD’s latest 600-series motherboards, assuming Zen 4 chips can handle DDR5-6200. To do.
