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Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s

The Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s lands as a entry-level ram, built around 32 GB.

52/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
32 GB6400 MT/sDDR5Intel XMP 3.0U-DIMM
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Why we rate it

  • RGB lighting
  • Above-average rated speed
  • Above-average speed (legacy mhz)
  • No amd expo
  • Below-average total capacity
Score profile

Where the Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s wins and loses

Scored against the ram class
KitSpeedDesign417381
Kit
41
Speed
73
Design
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Kit

Total capacity32 GB
Modules2
Per-module capacity16 GB
TypeDDR5
Form factorU-DIMM

Speed

Rated speed6400 MT/s
Speed (legacy MHz)6400 MHz

Latency

CAS latency (CL)30
tRCD39
tRP39
tRAS102

Tuning profile

Intel XMPIntel XMP 3.0

Power

Voltage1.4

Design

RGB lightingYes
Head to head

Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s vs Lexar Lexar THOR Z Series DDR5 32GB Kit 6000MHz

Highlighted cell = better in that row
KitSpeedDesign
Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/sLexar THOR Z Series DDR5 32GB Kit 6000MHz
 G.SKILLTrident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/sThis pageLexarLexar THOR Z Series DDR5 32GB Kit 6000MHz
Overall score52 /10052 /100
Capacity32 GB32 GB
Speed6400 MT/sBetter6000 MT/s
Cas latency30Better38
Voltage v1.41.35Better
Who it's for

Is the Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s 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.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other ram, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s?

Its rgb lighting stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 64GB?

The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 64GB scores 53/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.