Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB, at CA$24.237/GB β 14% cheaper per gigabyte than the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB leads at CA$24.237/GB, 14% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB at CA$28.265/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB is 2x32GB and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 32GB on the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB to 64GB on the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB β 100% more memory. All of them ship as matched multi-module sets, so each populates at least two channels out of the box; on a four-slot board that still leaves room to add capacity later.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB at 6,400 MT/s CL32 and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB at 6,400 MT/s CL32. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 10 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB at CA$1,808.99 and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB at CA$775.57. The lowest current outlay is the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB at CA$775.57, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$24.237/GB β 14% under the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB is the faster kit at 6,400 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 64GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ32GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 6,400 MT/sβ | 6,400 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL32β | CL32 |
| True latency | 10.0 nsβ | 10.0 ns |
Features
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 2x32GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6400 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | CA$1,808.99 | CA$775.57β |
| Price per GB | CA$28.265 | CA$24.237β |