Can 5W-30 flow at temperature X exactly like 0W-20 at temperature Y?

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X = 30° f
Y = 10° f

Can the difference be that big, like 15 degrees?

In this graph it looks like roughly 5 degrees. The warmer it gets the less the difference.

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That is called Viscosity Index and is widely variable depending on the base oils used and Viscosity Index Improver additive.
 
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