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ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18

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 Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4400 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
  • G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18 has lower true latency (8.2 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18
78Gear score78
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed4,400 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL18
—Estimated price≈ $560

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 Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18 better?

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,400 MHz).