Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 vs G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL28
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency90
Generation100
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 4600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed80
Latency99
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 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 TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL28).
  • G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 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 CL28G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20
88Gear score88
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×16 GBKit2×32 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed4,600 MHz
CL28CAS latencyCL20
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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 TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Total capacity: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 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 TridentZ RGB 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).