G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 vs G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 65.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 | G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $800 | 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 DDR4-3600 or G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 65. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).