G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,466 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $272 |
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 Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36). G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).