G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
G.Skill
74 Overall Score
vs
Timetec 7 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
Timetec
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
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
Timetec 7 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB | Timetec 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16★ | 17 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (77th percentile)
Timetec 7 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black0.536score per dollar
vs
Timetec 7 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM0.724score per dollar
Timetec 7 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill TridentZ RGB
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
