G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series
Kingston FURY Beast
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
Kingston FURY Beast
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 RAM kit, praising its stability, compatibility with both AMD and Intel platforms, and the dual EXPO/XMP profiles. Many highlight achieving stable overclocks at 6400MHz with minimal tuning, and the low-profile design is appreciated for use with large air coolers. The RGB version is noted for its bright, attractive lighting. Overall, it's seen as a reliable, high-performance choice, though some mention that DDR5 prices are currently high due to market conditions.
Pros
- Stable at 6400MHz
- Dual EXPO/XMP profiles
- Compatible with AMD and Intel
- Low-profile design
- Bright RGB lighting
Cons
- High DDR5 prices
- Limited QVL support on some boards
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 26★ | 32 |
| Timings | 26-36-36-96 | 32-39-39 |
| 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
Kingston FURY Beast
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Kingston FURY Beast offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series wins 1 specs while Kingston FURY Beast wins 2.
