G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series
Users are thrilled with this RAM kit, praising its stunning looks and exceptional overclocking capabilities. The high price is acknowledged but considered justified for the top-tier performance, though some note that slightly slower timings offer better value. Overall, it's highly recommended for enthusiasts seeking out-of-the-box performance.
Pros
- Beautiful design
- Exceptional overclocking
- Top-tier performance
- Easy to achieve rated timings
Cons
- High price
- Expensive for value
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
Users are very satisfied with this RAM kit, praising its speed, stability, and value for money, especially when purchased before recent price hikes. The RGB lighting is noted as a nice touch, though not overly bright. A few concerns include receiving an opened or refurbished unit and compatibility issues when populating all four slots at high frequencies.
Pros
- Fast and stable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy EXPO/XMP setup
- Nice RGB lighting
- Good packaging and delivery
Cons
- Received opened/refurbished unit
- Quad-channel frequency limitation
- RGB not very bright
- Overpriced due to market
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series | Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 26★ | 32 |
| Timings | 26-36-36-96 | 32-38-38-76 |
| Voltage | 1.4500000476837158 | 1.399999976158142★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | AMD EXPO | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series
- Strong latency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Lexar ARES Gen2 RGB offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 3 of 15 specs.
