G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 vs Lexar Lexar Thor 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36
The Lexar Lexar Thor 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 leads on gaming, scoring 84.4 — about 6% ahead of the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18. The Lexar Lexar Thor 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 is the cheaper of the two: the Lexar Lexar Thor 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 costs around 104% more. For bang for your buck, the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Lexar Lexar Thor 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 is faster, but the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 gives more performance for the money.
| Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18G.Skill | Lexar Thor 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36Lexarour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 80 | 84.4 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 51.3 | 73.8 ★ |
| AI | 50.6 | 70.4 ★ |
| VR | 80 | 84.4 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 129.1 ★ | 66.8 |
| 3D Modelling | 82.8 ★ | 58.4 |
| AI | 81.6 ★ | 55.7 |
| VR | 129.1 ★ | 66.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 95.4 ★ | — |
| Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Speed | 3600 MT/s | 6000 MT/s ★ |
| CAS Latency | 18 CL ★ | 36 CL |
| Bandwidth | 57.6 GB/s | 96 GB/s ★ |
| RRP | $180 | $160 ★ |
★ 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 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 full specs →Lexar Thor 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 full specs →See the full ranking →