G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 vs Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL17Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL40G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 84.
- Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,266 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 | Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Gear score | 84 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 4,266 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL40 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 or Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 better?
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 84. Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,266 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40). G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,266 MHz).