G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
G.Skill
74 Overall Score
vs
Patriot Viper Venom
Patriot
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
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
Patriot Viper Venom
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series | Patriot Viper Venom | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16★ | 32 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 | 32-40-40-84 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
Patriot Viper Venom
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series0.533score per dollar
vs
Patriot Viper Venom0.216score per dollar
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Venom
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
