G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| ≈ $326 | Estimated price | ≈ $272 |
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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36). G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 ≈ $326, G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 ≈ $272. Current prices vary by store.