G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series 16GB DDR4-3200
G.Skill
74 Overall Score
vs
Kingston KCP3L16ND8/8 8GB DDR3-1600
Kingston
30 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series 16GB DDR4-3200
88 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this RAM, praising its stability, overclocking headroom, and compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms. The RGB lighting is a highlight, though some users note software integration issues with certain motherboard brands. A few minor complaints about RGB flickering and the need for high-end motherboards to reach rated speeds.
Pros
- Stable at high overclocks
- Excellent compatibility
- Great RGB lighting
- Easy XMP setup
- High performance
Cons
- RGB software integration issues
- Requires high-end motherboard
- RGB flickering on one stick
Overclocking stability 4
Compatibility 5
Rgb lighting 6
Software integration 4
Performance 3
Build quality 2
Kingston KCP3L16ND8/8 8GB DDR3-1600
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series | Kingston KCP3L16ND8/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16 | 11★ |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | — |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series 16GB DDR4-3200
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
Kingston KCP3L16ND8/8 8GB DDR3-1600
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
