G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 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).
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Gear score | 80 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | 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 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 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 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).