Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
Patriot
85 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 Black
G.Skill
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 Black
88 out of 100 high confidence 39 reviews
The G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4 memory is widely praised for its stunning RGB lighting, excellent performance, and easy XMP setup. Users report stable overclocks and compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms, though a few mention RGB software glitches or difficulty reaching rated speeds on certain motherboards. Overall, it is considered a high-quality, reliable choice for gaming and performance builds.
Pros
- Stunning RGB lighting
- Easy XMP setup
- High performance and speed
- Stable overclocking
- Great compatibility with Intel and AMD
Cons
- RGB software glitches
- Some modules fail to reach rated speeds
- Inconsistent RGB lighting on some sticks
- XMP not always plug-and-play on all boards
- Limited QVL support for some configurations
Rgb lighting 18
Xmp setup 12
Performance speed 15
Compatibility 10
Overclocking 8
Build quality 6
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 38 | 14★ |
| Timings | 38-48-48-84 | 14-14-14-34 |
| Voltage | 1.4500000476837158 | 1.350000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong latency (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 Black
- Strong latency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 3 of 15 specs.
