G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
2×48 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36G.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).
G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about total capacity.
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 CL40 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 96 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×48 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| ≈ $360 | 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.
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
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.