G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 vs G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4133 MHz · CL19G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 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 Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 leads (4,133 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
- G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 | G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 68 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,133 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 or G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?
G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 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 Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 leads (4,133 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 leads (4,133 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).