G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 vs G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14
G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL36G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14
8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL14G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 | G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 128 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 8×16 GB |
| 6,000 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL36 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 or G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 better?
G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).