G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
2×24 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.3 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 Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Gear score | 82 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×24 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| 2019 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $180 | Estimated price | ≈ $220 |
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 Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 ≈ $180, G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 ≈ $220. Current prices vary by store.