Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency100
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed79
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
Pick this

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16
85Gear score85
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed4,266 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL16

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 F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16 better?

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL16 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).