G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL28G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20
2×32 GB · DDR4 · 4600 MHz · CL20G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL28).
- G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Gear score | 88 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 4,600 MHz |
| CL28 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| ≈ $200 | Estimated price | — |
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 S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL28).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).