G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series 16GB DDR4-3200
G.Skill
74 Overall Score
vs
Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 8GB DDR4-3200
Crucial
51 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
Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 8GB DDR4-3200
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series | Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16 | 16 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 | 16-18-18-36 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| 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 (77th percentile)
Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 8GB DDR4-3200
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series 16GB DDR4-32000.535score per dollar
vs
Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 8GB DDR4-32000.850score per dollar
Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 8GB DDR4-3200 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
