Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed77
Latency48
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency63
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL46).
  • G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

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 M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
80Gear score79
DDR5TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×32 GBKit2×16 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL46CAS latencyCL36
—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 M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL46).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).