Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

2×48 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency54
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 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 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 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (96 GB vs 32 GB).
  • 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 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

If you care most about total capacity.

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 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
80Gear score79
DDR5TypeDDR5
96 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×48 GBKit2×16 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL40CAS latencyCL36
≈ $360Estimated 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 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 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 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (96 GB vs 32 GB). 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 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 ≈ $360, G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 ≈ $272. Current prices vary by store.