G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Gear score | 82 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 3,866 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| 2019 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $180 | 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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).