Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 90.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed92
Latency80
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30 · 2022
GEAR SCORE 90.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency90
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 90 and 90.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 leads (6,400 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL36).
  • G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
90Gear score90
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,400 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL30
—Release year2022
≈ $196Estimated price≈ $240

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 M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 90 and 90. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 leads (6,400 MHz vs 6,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (CL30 vs CL36). G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 leads (6,400 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL36 ≈ $196, G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 ≈ $240. Current prices vary by store.