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Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 8200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed100
Latency98
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 9000 MHz · CL42 · 2024
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency94
Generation100
Verdict

Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42).
  • Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42
97Gear score97
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×16 GBKit2×24 GB
8,200 MHzSpeed9,000 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL42
—Release year2024

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 Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36 or G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 better?

Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,200 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Hera RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,200 MHz).