G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| ≈ $190 | Estimated price | ≈ $272 |
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 5600 CL40 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL40). G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 ≈ $190, G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 ≈ $272. Current prices vary by store.