G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
G.Skill
88 Overall Score
vs
Team Group Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19
Team Group
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
88 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4 memory is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning RGB lighting, rock-solid stability, and excellent overclocking headroom. Users consistently report that XMP profiles work flawlessly out of the box on both Intel and AMD platforms, with many achieving speeds well beyond the rated 3200-3600 MHz. A few isolated issues with RGB software glitches and compatibility on certain AMD boards were noted, but overall sentiment is highly positive, with most reviewers calling it a beautiful, high-performance, and reliable upgrade.
Pros
- Stunning RGB lighting
- Rock-solid stability
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- XMP works out of the box
- Great compatibility with Intel and AMD
Cons
- RGB software glitches on some modules
- Compatibility issues on certain AMD boards
- Some modules require manual voltage config
- Not all kits reach rated XMP speeds on AMD
- RGB lighting may flicker or turn off randomly
Rgb lighting 18
Xmp compatibility 12
Overclocking potential 10
Stability 9
Build quality 7
Value for money 5
Team Group Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB | Team Group Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18★ | 19 |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | 19-19-19-43 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Team Group Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black0.123score per dollar
vs
Team Group Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL190.214score per dollar
Team Group Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill TridentZ RGB
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
