Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK

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 · Patriot

Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency95
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97.

  • Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK leads (8,600 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

Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK
97Gear score97
DDR5TypeDDR5
48 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×24 GBKit2×24 GB
8,000 MHzSpeed8,600 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL40

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 Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK better?

G.Skill Trident Z5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97. Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK leads (8,600 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: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK leads (8,600 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).