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ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency90
Generation100
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL30).
  • G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
83Gear score83
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL30CAS latencyCL18
—Estimated price≈ $240

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 ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL30).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).