Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8000 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency93
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8200 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency92
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 leads (8,200 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL40).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40
97Gear score97
DDR5TypeDDR5
48 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×24 GBKit2×24 GB
8,000 MHzSpeed8,200 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL40
—Estimated price≈ $460

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 Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 better?

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 leads (8,200 MHz vs 8,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 leads (8,200 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).