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Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8000 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency93
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

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL42).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42
97Gear score97
DDR5TypeDDR5
48 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×24 GBKit2×24 GB
8,000 MHzSpeed9,000 MHz
CL38CAS 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 Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 or G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 better?

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

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