Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

8×32 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
VS
RAM · HyperX

HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2018
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (256 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
69Gear score69
DDR4TypeDDR4
256 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×32 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2018

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 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (256 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).