Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK

RAM · G.Skill

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

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8200 MHz · CL40 · 2024
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency92
Generation100
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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 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 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 8,200 MHz).
  • Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK
97Gear score97
DDR5TypeDDR5
48 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×24 GBKit2×24 GB
8,200 MHzSpeed8,600 MHz
CL40CAS latencyCL40
2024Release year—

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 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 or Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK better?

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8200 CL40 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 8,200 MHz). Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK leads (8,600 MHz vs 8,200 MHz).