G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2017G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
2×32 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Gear score | 69 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| 2017 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $110 | Estimated price | ≈ $498 |
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 RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $110, G.Skill Trident Z Royal 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 ≈ $498. Current prices vary by store.