Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 vs Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed73
Latency94
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2021
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 and Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,800 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2021

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 or Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 and Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). Kingston Fury Renegade 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).