DDR5 6000 CL30 vs DDR4 3600 CL16: DDR5 wins for new builds, DDR4 is fine for upgrades

DDR5 6000 CL30 outperforms DDR4 3600 CL16 by 10-15% in CPU-bound games and 3-5% in GPU-bound ones for about $100-130. But DDR5 only makes sense if you’re building new on AM5 or newer Intel—if you already have a DDR4 board, stick with it.