G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38
The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38 leads on gaming, scoring 98.5 — about 5% ahead of the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34. The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38 comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 is the cheaper of the two: the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38 costs around 47% more. For bang for your buck, the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38 is faster, but the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 gives more performance for the money.
| Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-7200 CL34G.Skill | Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38G.Skillour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 93.6 | 98.5 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 84.4 | 90 ★ |
| AI | 80.7 | 84.5 ★ |
| VR | 93.6 | 98.5 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 54 ★ | 38.7 |
| 3D Modelling | 48.6 ★ | 35.4 |
| AI | 46.5 ★ | 33.2 |
| VR | 54 ★ | 38.7 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 214 ★ | — |
| Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Speed | 7200 MT/s | 8000 MT/s ★ |
| CAS Latency | 34 CL ★ | 38 CL |
| Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 128 GB/s ★ |
| RRP | $250 | $230 ★ |
★ 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.
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