Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 vs Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 9000 MHz · CL42 · 2024
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency94
Generation100
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8000 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 98.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency97
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 and Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 98.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42).
  • Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36
97Gear score98
DDR5TypeDDR5
48 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×24 GBKit2×24 GB
9,000 MHzSpeed8,000 MHz
CL42CAS latencyCL36
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 9000 CL42 or Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36 better?

G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 and Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 98. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,000 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42). Kingston Fury Renegade RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL36 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).