PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
PNY
76 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill TridentX Series
G.Skill
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this RAM kit, praising its performance and value for money. The RGB lighting is a popular feature, though some find the control software tricky. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and PC builders.
Pros
- Great performance
- Good value for money
- Attractive RGB lighting
- Fast speed
- Solid build quality
Cons
- RGB control software tricky
- No RGB control software included
Performance 5
Value for money 5
Rgb lighting 4
Rgb control software 2
Build quality 1
Capacity 1
G.Skill TridentX Series
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB | G.Skill TridentX Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16 | 10★ |
| Timings | — | 10-12-12-31 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.649999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 1.3 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
G.Skill TridentX Series
- Strong latency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Pricing
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB0.316score per dollar
vs
G.Skill TridentX Series0.548score per dollar
G.Skill TridentX Series offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
