G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
8×32 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4200 MHz · CL19G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (256 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 256 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 8×32 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 4,200 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| ≈ $1,540 | 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 V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (256 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).