G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38).
- G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 has lower true latency (10.9 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $170 | Estimated price | — |
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 Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 or G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38). G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 has lower true latency (10.9 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).