Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 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 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
67Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL15

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 RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?

G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 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 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).