G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19).
- G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 68 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×16 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 4,266 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL19 |
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 Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 better?
G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).