Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 vs Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed80
Latency99
Generation62
VS
RAM · Gigabyte

Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency66
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 84.

  • Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL40).
  • G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
85Gear score84
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
4,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL20CAS 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 TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 or Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 better?

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 84. Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL40). G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).