G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30
The G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 leads on gaming, scoring 92.5 — about 5% ahead of the G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14. For AI workloads the G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 is the cheaper of the two: the G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 costs around 36% more. For bang for your buck, the G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 is faster, but the G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 gives more performance for the money.
| Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14G.Skill | Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30G.Skillour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 87.9 | 92.5 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 40.3 | 79 ★ |
| AI | 38.8 | 76.3 ★ |
| VR | 87.9 | 92.5 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 92.8 ★ | 71.8 |
| 3D Modelling | 42.6 | 61.3 ★ |
| AI | 41 | 59.2 ★ |
| VR | 92.8 ★ | 71.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 116 | 243 ★ |
| Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB ★ |
| Speed | 3200 MT/s | 6000 MT/s ★ |
| CAS Latency | 14 CL ★ | 30 CL |
| Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 96 GB/s ★ |
| RRP | $120 | $120 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 full specs →Trident Z5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 full specs →See the full ranking →