G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
8×32 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (256 GB vs 32 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 256 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 8×32 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 3200 CL16 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 better?
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (256 GB vs 32 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).