Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 vs G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed72
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 65.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
64Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,733 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL17
≈ $800Estimated 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 DDR4-3600 or G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 65. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).