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ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency58
Generation100
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38).
  • G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
78Gear score78
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL15

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 LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 or G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 better?

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38). G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).