G.SKILL
Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB
A entry-level ram for PC builders, leading with DDR5.
48/100
DDR5
£1,217best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average speed (legacy mhz)
- Scores 48/100
- No amd expo
Score profile
Scored against the ram classWhere the Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Kit
TypeDDR5
Speed
Speed (legacy MHz)8200 MHz
Latency
CAS latency (CL)40
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowTrident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB vs Corsair Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB
Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GBCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB
| G.SKILLTrident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GBThis page | CorsairCorsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 48 /100 |
| Cas latency | 40 | 40 |
Who it's for
Is the Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ram for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need amd expo, in which case a higher-tier ram is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other ram, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 48GB?
Its speed (legacy mhz) stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Corsair Vengeance DDR5 16GB?
The Corsair Vengeance DDR5 16GB scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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Corsair Vengeance DDR5 16GB
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