Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20 vs TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 5066 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency100
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency54
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20 and TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 leads (5,200 MHz vs 5,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL40).
  • G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20 has lower true latency (7.9 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01
78Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
5,066 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL20CAS latencyCL40

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 Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20 or TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 better?

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20 and TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77. Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 leads (5,200 MHz vs 5,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5066 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force VULCANα 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 FLABD532G5200HC40CDC01 leads (5,200 MHz vs 5,066 MHz).