Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency63
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL40).
  • G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
79Gear score80
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL40
≈ $272Estimated price≈ $244

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 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 or G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL40). G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 ≈ $272, G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 ≈ $244. Current prices vary by store.