Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).
  • G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
79Gear score80
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL40
—Estimated price≈ $244

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 (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40). G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).