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Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 has lower true latency (8.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL16
—Estimated price≈ $342

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).