Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed72
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit4×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed3,733 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17

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 Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 better?

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).