G.Skill Trident Z RGB
G.Skill
68 Overall Score
vs
Patriot Viper Venom
Patriot
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Trident Z RGB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
This G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4 memory kit is highly praised for its stability and overclocking potential, with users reporting flawless operation at speeds up to 4400 MHz on high-end motherboards. The RGB lighting is a highlight, though one user experienced a flickering LED issue. Compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms is generally good, but some users note that XMP may not be stable on certain motherboards not listed on the QVL.
Pros
- Excellent stability and reliability
- High overclocking potential up to 4400 MHz
- Great RGB lighting with Aura Sync support
- Works well with both Intel and AMD platforms
- Easy XMP setup on compatible motherboards
Cons
- RGB LED flickering issue on one stick
- XMP may not be stable on non-QVL motherboards
- Not compatible with laptops
- Some kits use Hynix CJR C-die instead of Samsung B-die
- RGB software availability delayed
Stability 6
Overclocking potential 4
Rgb lighting 5
Compatibility 7
Xmp setup 3
Build quality 3
Patriot Viper Venom
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill Trident Z RGB | 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 | 18★ | 32 |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | 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 Trident Z RGB
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
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 Trident Z RGB0.473score per dollar
vs
Patriot Viper Venom0.216score per dollar
G.Skill Trident Z RGB offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Venom
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
