ADATA XPG ARMAX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 Review

The XPG ARMAX series is a relatively new DDR5 memory product line from ADATA inspired by the aggressive silhouette of stealth fighter jets. The ADATA ARMAX comes in non-RGB and RGB variants with speeds up to 6,400 MT/s. We have the ADATA XPG ARMAX 32GB(2x16GB) DDR5-6000 kit as our review unit.

ADATA XPG ARMAX DDR5 – Unboxing and First Impressions

The ADATA XPG ARMAX comes in your typical ADATA packaging with a clear plastic tray and a sticker label wrap to denote the specific SKU. Our specific review sample is the ADATA XPG ARMAX 32GB(2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 non-RGB kit.

The ADATA XPG Armax has multiple chamfered edges mimicking iconic fighter jets such as the F22 Raptor.

Apart from the jet-inspired heatspeader design, the ADATA XPG ARMAX aims for SFF compatibility as the heatsink height is just 39.5mm tall. Despite its busy-looking design, it’s crafted to not interfere with large CPU coolers, cables, or other accessories inside your PC.

The XPG logo is surpringly located on the bottom whereas most DDR5-kits have their logo placed either in the center or top of the memory.

Benchmark Setup and Test Methodology

Gadget Pilipinas’ testing philosophy is to provide detail-oriented results as accurately as possible so that our readers can replicate our tests, given that these conditions are met. Different benchmarking apps and sequences are used depending on the tested component or device.

We use CapFrameX 1.8.4 BETA as our primary FPS capture and analysis tool for all our gaming benchmarks. The latest build version of Windows 11 Pro and WHQL-certified drivers are used for our benchmarks. Readings such as temperatures and power draws are recorded using HWINFO64, and other relevant software for cross-checking.

For more info, read our Review and Benchmark methodology article.

ADATA Aramax 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 Benchmarks

3DMark – Firestrike, Timespy, and CPU Profile

3DMark is the go-to benchmark for gamers because of the ability to share and compare results online.

SuperPI 32M

SuperPI is a single-threaded benchmark application that lets the CPU calculate Pi(π) to the nth digit. In this benchmark, we selected the Pi calculation to 32M, the highest available for the app. 

CINEBENCH 2024.1

Maxon’s Cinebench benchmark is one of the most iconic benchmark applications used by reviewers and enthusiasts. The latest Cinebench R23 uses the latest rendering architectures, including Intel’s Embree ray tracing technology and other advanced features from AMD and Intel that allow users to render the same scene on the same hard. 

ADOBE PREMIERE PRO v26 – PROCYON

Procyon benchmark suite is developed by the UL, the same team behind 3DMark and PCMark benchmarks. The UL Procycon video editing benchmark uses Adobe Premiere in a typical video editing workflow. The benchmark starts by importing two video project files with various edits, adjustments, and effects – the second project uses several GPU-accelerated effects. Each project is exported in 1080p with H.264 encoding and again in 4K with HEVC H.265. The reported score is based on the time taken to export all four videos.

OCCT Enterprise Benchmark

OCCT is a popular benchmark and stability testing tool among overclockers, enthusiasts, and system integrators

wPrime 1024M

wPrime is a benchmark tool similar to SuperPI, but the former takes on finding prime numbers using Newton’s Method. The benchmark is set to calculate 1024 million prime numbers, and the performance is measured according to calculation time. 

V-RAY 6

V-Ray Benchmark is a stand-alone version of V-Ray developed by Chaos Group. It is designed to test the CPU and GPU by rendering sample scenes at a fixed amount of time. V-Ray is a plug-in mostly utilized by 3D computer graphics software applications, mainly for industrial design, product design, architecture, film, and video game production. V-Ray is not limited to 64-threads as it supports multi and mega-threading. 

BLENDER

Blender is a widely used, free, open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the whole 3D pipeline process from modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, and even motion tracking. Blender has become a standard for CPU benchmarks, with the BMW27 and Classroom Scene being the most used. This prompted the company to release Blender Open Data Benchmark in 2018, a benchmark-specific version allowing users to run a preset benchmark and share the results online like 3DMark.

GeekBench 6.5

Geekbench is a multi-platform benchmark used to gauge CPU performance and compare it across Windows, Mac, and Mobile. Geekbench 6 is the latest version and doesn’t rely on memory more than the previous Geekbench 4, making it a great tool to measure both single-core and multi-core CPU performance.

PCMark10

From the same developers of the popular game benchmarking tool 3DMark, PCMark 10 is a benchmarking app for measuring a whole PC’s performance. It covers a wide variety of tests to reflect common tasks performed in a modern workplace. We selected PCMark 10’s extended benchmark and reported both the overall score and Digital Content Creation Score. 

CORONA RENDERER

Corona Renderer is an unbiased photorealistic render available for Autodesk 3Ds Max, Maxon Cinema 4D, and as a stand-alone application. Its popularity, similar to Blender, led Chaos Group to develop a benchmark version of the app which runs using Corona Renderer 1.3. Workstation systems, especially CPUs, can utilize Corona Benchmark as up to 72 threads can be used in the benchmark, making it very suitable for CPUs with various price segments. 

PassMark 10.2

Passmark 10 provides a comprehensive suite of tests that evaluate various aspects of a system’s performance, including CPU, GPU, memory, and disk performance. Its automated testing process makes it accessible and efficient for reviewers to conduct benchmarks and analyze the performance of different systems.

BapCo CROSSMARK

Crossmark is one of the few native cross-platform benchmark tools available for Windows, Android, Linux ChromeOS, iOS, and macOS. It measures overall system performance and system responsiveness using models of real-world applications, making it a great comparison point across multiple platforms.

HANDBRAKE

Handbrake is a top-rated open-source video conversion software that is used by professionals, enthusiasts, and even reviewers as a reference point, mainly because of its wide variety of media codecs. The rise of streaming and blogging makes video content, both encoding and transcoding, important for these people, regardless of whether they’re seasoned professionals or just starting out. Handbrake also takes advantage of AVX-512 and OpenCL to accelerate certain types of media codecs. Our Handbrake benchmark converts a 500MB MP4 video to H.264 to measure the processor’s performance.

OCTANE 2.0 PLUS

Google Octane 2.0 is a benchmark that measures a Javascript engine’s performance by running multiple tests representing different use cases of JavaScript applications. While Google Octane is retired and no longer maintained, it is still a good representation of today’s dynamic, interactive web applications. Our Google Octane 2.0 runs on Microsoft’s latest Chromium-based Edge browser. 

ADATA ARMAX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Temps

Temperature-wise, you have a peak recorded temperature of only 50.2°C on the ADATA ARMAX DDR5-6000 memory, which is about what you would expect for DDR5 memory. Considering its non-RGB design and thin profile, the ARMAX’s heatspreader does a superb job in terms of cooling.

Conclusion

The ADATA ARMAX 32GB(2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 kit is a straightforward, low-profile, high-performance memory that doesn’t waste your precious currency on unnecessary gimmicks or aesthetics. Considering the current RAM and SSD AI-induced price hikes, the ADATA ARMAX sits at a sweet spot for budget-conscious gamers.

That said, the DDR5-6000 CL30 kit isn’t the fastest kit available, especially for AMD Ryzen CPU users, but it’s one of the fastest and one of the better-priced kits available. Moreover, unlike other memory kits, the ADATA ARMAX 32GB(2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 kit has both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO support, making it a versatile memory kit and a go-to option regardless of your CPU choice. Not to mention, there’s no added premium in choosing the specific CPU platform profile support.

So, if you’re looking for a performance-oriented memory that doesn’t offer an unnecessary premium for features that don’t affect performance, or are simply looking for a low-profile memory kit that has a good balance of price to performance, then the ADATA ARMAX 32GB(2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 kit doesn’t disappoint.

Grant Soriano

PC Review Lead and Sales Officer at Gadget Pilipinas | Website

Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.