G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40, at CA$34.286/GB β 9% cheaper per gigabyte than the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB. 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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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40: 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 DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 leads at CA$34.286/GB, 9% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at CA$37.747/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB is 2x16GB and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 is 2x24GB. Total capacity runs from 32GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB to 48GB on the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 β 50% 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 G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at 6,800 MT/s CL34 and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 at 8,000 MT/s CL40. The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 clocks highest at 8,000 MT/s, 18% above the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at 6,800 MT/s. 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 G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at CA$1,207.89 and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 at CA$1,645.75. The lowest current outlay is the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at CA$1,207.89, 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 DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$34.286/GB β 9% under the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GB | 48GBβ |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ24GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 6,800 MT/s | 8,000 MT/sβ |
| CAS latency | CL34β | CL40 |
| True latency | 10.0 nsβ | 10.0 ns |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | CA$1,207.89β | CA$1,645.75 |
| Price per GB | CA$37.747 | CA$34.286β |