G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18, at β¬9.543/GB β it is the only kit here that is both priced and in stock, which makes it the default pick until the others return.
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G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to β¬9.543/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 is 2x16GB and the G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 is 2x8GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 to 32GB on the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 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 G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 at 4,000 MT/s CL18 and the G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 at 4,000 MT/s CL15. True latency, where lower is better, favours the G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 at 7.5 ns against 9 ns on the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18. That is the figure that settles a higher-CAS-at-higher-clock argument; MT/s or CAS on its own does not.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 at β¬305.37. G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 is out of stock, so its price is the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. 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 Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬9.543/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. That recommendation ignores G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 16GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ8GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 4,000 MT/sβ | 4,000 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL18 | CL15β |
| True latency | 9.0 ns | 7.5 nsβ |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal DDR4-4266 2x8GB 4000 CL15 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | β¬305.37β | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | β¬9.543β | β¬10.126 |