G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK
G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42
2×24 GB · DDR5 · 9000 MHz · CL42 · 2024Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK
2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8600 MHz · CL40G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK leads (CL40 vs CL42).
G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK
If you care most about cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 | Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK | |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Gear score | 97 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 48 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 2×24 GB | Kit | 2×24 GB |
| 9,000 MHz | Speed | 8,600 MHz |
| CL42 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| 2024 | Release 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 Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK better?
G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 CKD 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8600 CL40 VX548G8640CK leads (CL40 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 CK 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 9000 CL42 leads (9,000 MHz vs 8,600 MHz).